Assistant Principal

JOB SUMMARY


Under direction of the Principal, assists with administering and supervising the total school program and providing educational leadership for the students and staff members consistent with the educational goals of the Bibb County School District. Functions include establishing a climate conducive to learning, planning, and coordinating programs, effecting change, and decision-making.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports development of the principal's school-wide vision and takes an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school; owns the implementation of school priorities in support of the school-wide vision.
• Provides leadership and coordination in the regular instructional program.
• Works with the principal to establish goals that are applicable to the total school program; monitors and studies the program and operation of the school to check progress made toward established goals.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining effective learning goals.
• Works with the principal and teachers to plan a program of study to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Enforces guidelines and rules for student behavior and conduct established in the Code of Conduct.
• Assist the principal in supervising the school's instructional process; schedules classroom visits and conducts observations as necessary; examines and monitors student records as required.
• Help with planning, organizing and implementing school programs and activities;
• Coordinates the study and selection of materials, media, equipment, instructional strategies and programs that may have merit for the school program.
• Helps in establishing and maintaining positive school-community relationships;
• Observes and evaluates school personnel as required or assigned.
• Serves as the person in charge when the principal is away from the building.
• Supports the principal in identifying and developing emerging and teacher leaders through goal setting, coaching and providing feedback.
• Cultivates own growth, sustainability and success through active participation in district-wide professional development and by seeking out high-impact growth opportunities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or District staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS


Master's Degree is required. Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable, successful experience as a teacher, instructional coach or similar role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated belief that all students, regardless of background, can achieve
• Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that he/she manages
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate high-leverage instructional strategies
• Demonstrated investment in and understanding of appropriate application of social emotional strategies to promote the development of the whole child
• Ability to drive student achievement results through others
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees, students, parents, community groups and others required.
• Ability to develop teachers through providing helpful feedback and/or professional learning opportunities
• Ability to facilitate and ensure positive outcomes of teacher teams and/or professional learning communities
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and supervise school staff
• Technologically adept and literate

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GaPSC.
• GaPSC certification in Educational Leadership - Tier I at L-5 or higher or be eligible for a non-renewable Educational Leadership while completing Educational Leadership.

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

1. 200 day work year.
2. Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Adopted Salary Schedule and position supplement(s).
3. Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers' Retirement System.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete an online application.
2. Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.
3. Submit a resume and cover letter.
4. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.