Assistant Principal

Chambers County Board of Education ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATIONS: * A valid Alabama teaching certificate in the field of school administration. * A master's degree or higher with a major in educational administration. * Three (3) years successful experience as a classroom teacher at the appropriate level. * Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457. * Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require. * Must meet criteria for evaluating teachers and current staff. FLSA STATUS: Exempt SUPERVISED BY: Principal SUPERVISES: Classified and certified school personnel as designated. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Comprehensive knowledge of principals and practices of modern education and ability to apply them to the needs of the school. * Comprehensive knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices and trends. * Ability to plan and organize effectively. * Ability to plan and supervise the work of others. * Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. * Ability to use computers and other technology to perform communication, data management, reporting, instructional supervision and other responsibilities efficiently. * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. * Knowledge of the law as pertaining to schools. * Knowledge of various evaluation tools. * Knowledge of state and local policies and procedures. * Skills in recruitment, selection, induction and assignment of personnel. * Skills in maintaining effective discipline. * Ability to plan and conduct faculty meetings. * Ability to evaluate staff effectively. * Ability to manage fiscal resources. * Physical mobility, dexterity, strength and visual acuity to meet student needs, deal with student problems and assist with building maintenance problems and school ground monitoring activities. JOB GOAL: To serve as an instructional and administrative leader of the school, to work with staff, students and community to ensure a high quality educational program, and to formulate and accomplish the school mission. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the instructional program. * Assists in interpreting and enforcing local, state and federal policies, regulations and laws. * Assists the principal in the personnel function (recruitment, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, mentoring, etc.) * Assists the principal in securing, maintaining and managing material resources. * Assists in improving student attendance. * Assists with scheduling and assigning students for instruction. * Assists with extracurricular activities at the level assigned. * Assists with the supervision of classroom instruction. * Assists with the distribution and accounting of textbooks and instructional supplies. * Assists with curriculum development and other related matters. * Prepares such reports as assigned. * Assists with inspection of the physical plant and grounds and reports maintenance/custodial needs. * Attends meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops as required. * Attends and assists with supervision of school system activities, events, ceremonies, and conferences as needed. * Assists with procedures related to the health and safety of staff and students. * Assumes overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal. * Is on call when necessary to provide proper building security and building maintenance, and to handle emergency situations. * Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. * Models and maintains high ethical standards. * Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities. * Maintains expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives. * Participates successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment. * Keeps supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events. * Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner. * Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate. * Exhibits interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member. * Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals and priorities. * Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement. * Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and length of contract to be determined by the Board's salary schedule. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.