Assistant Principal Middle School

TITLE:


Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO:


Principal

JOB GOAL:


To assist in the overall leadership of providing a 21st century instructional experience that helps students to master subject matter and skills in order to become civically responsible and are college and career ready

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Valid Educator License issued by the Mississippi Department of Education with endorsement codes 486
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth by the Hazlehurst City School District, Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), and other specified agencies

General Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school
• Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal
• Works with the principal in scheduling classes and extra-curricular activities
• Assists in the preparation of student schedules and/or teachers
• Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests
• Helps to requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records, and checking on receipts for such materials
• Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities
• Assists in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services
• Cooperates in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions
• Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deals with special cases as necessary, all the while affording the students due process rights
• Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups and committees as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
• Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct
• Assists in the evaluation of staff members and support personnel
• Assists in maintaining favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for overall school objectives and programs
• Assists in maintaining and controlling the various local funds generated by student activity
• Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a favorable learning climate
• Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of curricula
• Assists in fostering good interpersonal relationships among students and staff
• Keeps abreast of trends, developments, and research as they relate to education and school operation. Support division philosophy initiatives and programs
• Assists in the coordination and supervision of guidance services;
• Helps supervise curriculum planning; makes studies of curriculum in cooperation with department heads, team leaders, grade-level chairpersons, and central office representatives; Performs related work as required

Communication

• Uses appropriate grammar and syntax - verbal and written
• Communicates pertinent information from meetings, conferences, and other sources in a timely and accurate manner
• Provides a monthly calendar for communication with the Superintendent, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrates courtesy and impartiality in relationships with faculty, staff, and other associates
• Provides an opportunity for faculty and staff input and incorporate their recommendations into the decision-making process
• where appropriate

Parents and Community

• Communicates school and organizational goals to parents periodically throughout the school year
• Listens effectively to the ideas, grievances, and complaints of parents and make a reasonable effort to resolve such issues
• Informs the community about school and organizational goals throughout the school year
• Provides current information on promotion/retention requirements, graduation requirements, and testing schedules
• Communicates the special academic needs to parents such as being at-risk of failure on a required state test, etc.
• Promotes parental involvement
• Performs any other tasks as required by the Superintendent of Education, the Assistant Superintendent, and the designee of the Superintendent