Assistant Principal - Elementary

Job Title

Responsible for assisting in the administration of all aspects of the total school program for Roanoke City Public Schools by providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with division goals.

Essential Tasks

The following duties are normal for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assists the principal in administering and evaluating the instructional program of the school to include:

• Conducting instructional supervision and evaluation including classroom and teaching observations for assigned areas;
• Implementing curriculum and educational objectives consistent with goals;
• Developing an efficient system for pupil and program appraisal
• Recommending changes as needed to meet student needs;
• Evaluating grading policies and pupil progress with members of the staff;
• Assisting teachers in planning field trips and using community resources;
• Providing leadership in initiating in-service programs and organizational improvements;
• Providing a climate conducive to effective communications through the use of faculty meetings, committees, and individual conferences;
• Coordinating the use of subject matter specialists, resource teachers, and other resource personnel.

Assists the principal in coordinating and administering pupil personnel services to include:

• Implementing and maintaining a code of acceptable student behavior;
• Coordinating and supervising student affairs including after school activities;
• Coordinating services to students such as guidance, health, special education;
• Participating in eligibility meetings;
• Supervising pupil record keeping;
• Assisting in pupil scheduling.

Assists the principal in administering staff personnel procedures in accordance with approved policies to include:

• Participating in the recruitment, placement, and evaluation of all staff members;
• Employing substitute employees as needed;
• Completing required reports;
• Promoting a healthy and safe work environment;
• Developing in-service training programs for all staff.

Assists the principal in administering the financial/building needs of the school to include:

• Establishing building maintenance schedules and evaluating their effectiveness;
• Maintaining furniture and equipment inventories;
• Supervising the use of the school and grounds by all agencies;
• Ordering necessary instructional materials, textbooks and equipment and analyzing the usage of such materials in conjunction with the principal.

Assists the principal in establishing and maintaining an effective school/community relations program to include:

• Communicating with parents by means of school programs, letters, telephone, and personal contact;
• Participating in the activities of the Parent/Teacher Organization and Parent/Teacher Advisory Board;
• Meeting with parent and community groups
• Communicating and interpreting school division policies, procedures, and regulations.

Assists the principal in developing and evaluating an annual school plan, assuring its coordination with division-wide goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of RCPS administration, curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, RCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; thorough understanding of the teaching, learning, and administrative processes; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents, and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Education and Experience

Must meet endorsement requirements for school principal in the State of Virginia.

Physical Requirements

Senior school administrative work typically performed in a school setting to include classrooms, cafeteria, and recreational areas. Regular coordination with school bus scheduling requiring outside activity in frequent inclement weather is necessary. Daily liaison activity throughout the school building and grounds is necessary. Occasional attendance to school related activities throughout the state and after normal working hours is necessary. Daily contact is made with students, teachers, and school administrators. Regular contact is made with parents and the community. These contacts may be non-cooperative. Occasional contact with School Board members and state administrators is necessary. Regular contact is made with the school division staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office or school office setting.