Assistant Principal

Job Objective: Helps manage assigned school programs and services. Minimum Qualifications: Valid Michigan State Department of Education license/certificate appropriate for the position. Meets all mandated health screening requirements following a conditional offer of employment. A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Embodies high ethical standards and integrity. Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct. Ability to comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies. Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team. Ability to utilize appropriate technology as directed. Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity. Successful teaching experience. Effective organizational planning and project management skills. Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement program options, auxiliary services, and curricular materials that support the diverse learning needs of students. Essential Functions: The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. Helps manage assigned academic, guidance, pupil services, and student activities. Addresses issues that arise during the absence of the principal. Participates as an active member of the management team. Articulates a clear philosophy and shared vision of learning. Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes the district’s mission, philosophy, and vision. Builds internal/external partnerships that support district goals and enhance student learning. Advances the district’s professional image. Maintains open/effective communications. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns. Encourages innovations. Analyzes data to improve school operations. Serves as an information resource. Helps develop and implement the district’s strategic plan. Provides staff leadership. Engenders staff enthusiasm and teamwork. Promotes a safe, efficient, and effective work/learning environment. Advances the change process. Implements strategies and time-frames to accomplish organizational objectives. Helps resolve problems. Monitors education laws, rules, and regulations. Keeps current with state academic content standards, benchmarks, and indicators. Promotes the continuity of the instructional program. Helps administer the instructional program. Promotes academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Helps develop curriculum guides and courses of study. Helps evaluate and recommend instructional materials. Assists with the development of the master schedule. Helps ensure the equitable distribution of workloads. Facilitates classroom coverage during teacher absences. Assists with the revision and distribution of student/parent and teacher handbooks as directed. Helps manage the board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility. Pursues funding opportunities. Prepares grant/foundation applications. Implements funded proposals and complies with reporting requirements. Facilitates staff selection and orientation processes. Expresses high expectations and provides support to improve staff performance (e.g., observations, consultations, meetings, etc.). Promotes professionalism. Implements state mandated and locally developed personnel appraisal standards. Assists with the planning and delivery of effective staff development programs that improve teaching outcomes and student learning (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.). Assists with the development of program schedules (e.g., courses, auxiliary services, student activities, etc.). Assists with program assessment processes. Assists with enrollment and withdrawal procedures. Upholds policies regarding immunization, age, attendance, legal residence, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc. Assists with student testing programs. Analyzes test results. Provides leadership for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance. Complies with federal/state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Ensures that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment. Participates in parent conferences and student planning meetings as needed (e.g., IAT, IEP, etc.). Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress. Helps staff resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities. Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance. Helps with pupil management issues. Prepares conduct reports and discipline recommendations. Assists with the supervision of students (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, changing classes, extracurricular programs, etc.). Monitors safety concerns. Works with stakeholders to manage or eliminate risk factors. Upholds applicable local, state, and federal laws. Initiates referrals to community resources as needed (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.). Serves as a school contact for service providers. Assists with the revision of emergency preparedness/crisis management plans (e.g., fire, weather, security, etc.). Administers threat reporting, assessment, and response procedures. Supervises the collection, verification, and data entry/recording of program information as directed. Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law. Encourages parent organizations and promotes school-sponsored activities. Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others. Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values. Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed. Abilities: The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties. Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts. Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills. Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses. Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. Values diversity. Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions. Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises and evaluates assigned staff under the direction of the principal. Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff. Working Conditions: To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions. Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals. Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Traveling to meetings and work assignments. Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education. The Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities, is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed, and, is subject to periodic modifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr