Assistant Principal (10-months)

Assistant Principal

DeKalb County Schools

Expecting More Today.... Educating for Tomorrow

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in School Administration

Reports To:

• Principal

Supervises:

• Faculty, staff and students as designated by the principal.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the instructional program.
• Assists in interpreting and enforcing federal and state laws and state and local board policies.
• Assists the principal in personnel functions.
• Assists the principal in securing, maintaining and managing material resources.
• Assists in preparing and administering the school budget and supervising school finances.
• Assists the principal in assuming responsibility for scheduling.
• Assists in ensuring that students receive appropriate placement and services.
• Plans and accomplishes personal and professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Assists in providing professional growth opportunities for staff.
• Assists in communicating and clarifying the school's mission to students, staff and community.
• Assists in providing a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning.
• Assists in providing a climate of high expectations for staff and students.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records.

Duties:

• Shall fulfill duties of the principal when the principal is absent.
• Shall perform any other position related duties as assigned by the principal or superintendent.

Terms Of Employment:

• Salary and work year to be according to the current applicable salary schedule.

Evaluation:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Note: See Board policies for additional requirements.