Assistant Principal - Elementary School

Elementary School Administrator

Assist the principal at the elementary schools in planning, organizing, and directing the operations and instructional program at an elementary school; coordinate and administer assigned school programs and activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist the principal in planning, organizing and directing the operations and instructional program at an elementary school; coordinate and administer assigned school programs and activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Communicate and confer with community agencies and authorities regarding school activities, programs and students.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties to assist the principal in managing an elementary school; assume the duties of the principal as assigned.
• Plan, organize, direct and participate in disciplinary actions; develop and implement programs and incentives to promote and improve student attendance and conduct.
• Develop and administer disciplinary procedures in accordance with District policies; confer with students, parents, teachers and community agencies; suspend or assign students to detention as appropriate.
• Assist the principal by administering special programs as assigned; assist in providing educational programs and services as requested assist with State testing.
• Assist with plant management to assure the safety, maintenance and security of site facilities, students and personnel.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of designated certificated and classified personnel; observe and evaluate classroom activities and teaching methodologies.
• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum; coordinate staff development activities.
• Assist the principal by attending Student Study Team meetings, IEP meetings, and 504 meetings.
• Assist the principal by participating on parent advisory committees.
• Direct the preparation of a variety of reports regarding school operations, activities, students and personnel.
• Direct the preparation of records, logs and files related to student discipline, attendance, cumulative records and school activities.
• Attend a variety of workshops, meetings and conferences to develop and enhance administrative skills, remaining current in education research, techniques and legislation; serve on committees and task forces.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• School administrative practices.
• Knowledge of Spanish and Japanese Immersion programs
• Counseling theory, ethics and associated legal confidentiality requirements.
• School discipline and attendance policies.
• Evaluation methods of certificated and classified staff.
• Laws regarding minors and child abuse reporting.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• CCUSD education policies and practices.
• Normal and abnormal child development up to twelve (12) years of age.
• Behavior modification techniques and strategies.
• Student assistance programs.
• Community referral resources.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Budget preparation and monitoring.
• Technology.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, implement, and coordinate school programs and services.
• Listen and reason with staff, parents, and students to resolve issues related to assigned duties.
• Develop, assess, and modify systems for school management and improvement.
• Review student work and staff suggestions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Assist with curriculum development.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Maintain records and prepare various reports, including confidential materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Evaluate certificate and classified staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Master's degree in education or a related field and four years of classroom experience, including at least two years at the elementary school level.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Administrative Services Credential.
• Appropriate teaching credential.
• Valid driver's license.
• CLAD or BCLAD.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT: Office and classroom environment; subject to constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking around campus, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, computers, and hearing and speaking to communicate with others.

HAZARDS: Exposure to potentially volatile and emotional students and parents.