Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

The Assistant Principal will demonstrate the skill, expertise, and leadership needed to sustain, organize, advance, and administer a quality academic program that provides students the opportunity to grow academically and emotionally in a positive atmosphere that fosters leadership, service, and global competence. The Assistant Principal reports to the assigned elementary school Principal and is responsible for daily administrative, curricular, and co-curricular functions necessary to meet daily needs at the assigned school. The Assistant Principal will serve as an active member of the leadership team for the school and district alike.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A. degree, with Master's Degree preferred
• Valid Ohio Principal License for Grades PK-6 or evidence that such is obtainable
• Valid OTES evaluator credential or evidence that such is obtainable
• Experience working with elementary students
• Experience in leadership and management of organizations and people
• Knowledge of student development
• Proven experience in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Strong foundational knowledge and demonstrated experience in elementary education, including literacy and mathematics
• Demonstrated experience in communicating and problem solving with students, parents, staff, and community members
• Must have full support of the Principal, Director of Elementary Education, Assistant Superintendent Teaching & Learning, and Superintendent

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning
• Ensures that Board policies and administrative guidelines are implemented and followed at the school
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to implement new approaches or strategies to teaching in order to improve student learning and engagement
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping and reporting for all student activities, discipline, attendance, and records as required by law
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs
• Assists with the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers to review student progress, and the continuing development of curriculum and instructional techniques
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies
• Implements discipline as an opportunity for learning and intervention as needed
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement, and continued employment
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent or their designees

The successful candidate will:

• Exhibit a drive and passion for excellence and continual learning/professional growth
• Demonstrate a vision for preparing students for lifetime learning
• Exhibit a belief that every student can succeed
• Exhibit a commitment to high expectations, values, and purpose of the district
• Exhibit excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills and collaboration and engagement skills
• Demonstrate technological literacy with intermediate or higher proficiency level
• Exhibit excellent time management skills
• Demonstrate a solution-focused approach to collaborative problem-solving in a complex environment
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain relationships with the entire school community
• Exhibit strong management and organizational skills
• Exhibit initiative, drive, and perseverance to complete a project

Compensation and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and includes excellent benefits. Calendar: 221 days/year

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.