Secondary Assistant Principal (26-27 School Year)

*Out of state applicants please provide Arkansas Department of Education's

verification of provisional licensure eligibility*

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POSITION TITLE: Secondary Assistant Principal (26-27 School Year)

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

CONTRACT DAYS: 207Days and benefits will be specified in the employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.


LOCATION: District Wide

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet AR licensure requirements
• Master's Degree required
• Relevant experience as a classroom teacher required
• Effective leadership skills and experiences
• Proven background in instruction, assessment, and professional development

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists overseeing the development and implementation of high quality local assessments to meet state requirements and track student progress on state standards.
• Assist with developing and administering the district's assessment program.
• Enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct.
• Assist with developing and administering policies regarding discipline, conduct, and attendance.
• Oversees special education initial referrals and communicating procedures/policies for initial referrals to staff and parents
• Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents.
• Collaborates with other district personnel in developing and implementing quality educational programs.
• Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization.
• Develops procedures designed to enhance the safety of students and staff and to promote the security of property and equipment.
• Maintains an effective and safe school environment.
• Ability to implement emergency evacuations and lock-downs effectively.
• Assist in managing curriculum development to meet the needs of all students.
• Assists with preparing required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned.
• Preparation of appropriate handbooks.
• Mentors staff.
• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the building.
• Assists with designing and implementing new programs, based on current research based practices, to meet the specific needs of the school and its students.
• Supervises and evaluates certified and classified personnel.
• Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the district.
• Assists in supervision of all athletics, extra curricular, and special events.
• Holds the responsibility for the welfare of all students during school hours.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of the buildings and grounds in cooperation with the principal.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance and demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned by Building and District Administrators.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally
• May be required to physically move students or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting

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