Assistant Principal

Principal Assistant (AP)

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

Job Summary: Provides assistance to the school principal in the evaluation and modification of the instructional programs offered by the school. Supports the management of school, human and financial resources, buildings, grounds and equipment. Establishes effective relationships with students, parents, staff, community groups and Central Office support staff. Responsible for supporting the principal in providing a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff. Additional Work Days/Hours Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Evenings/Nights
• Weekends

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Acts on behalf of the principal in his/her absence.
• Assists the principal in defining the school's mission and communicating goals and expectations of the total school program.
• Develops a working knowledge of and ensures compliance with Board of Education policies, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Assists the principal in monitoring and improving student achievement through the analysis of appropriate, multiple data sources.
• Assists the principal in supervising and evaluating all school-based personnel.
• Supports the principal in the process of continuous school improvement to ensure success for all students.
• Assists the principal and staff in developing a plan (SIP) that aligns instruction and resources in order to meet academic data points.
• Assists in the implementation of the school crisis and emergency management plan (SCEMP) in order to establish and maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Coordinates and supervises student activities.
• Provides written reports, as needed.
• Monitors the maintenance and accuracy of students' records including grade reporting and attendance.
• Plans and engages in professional activities which contribute to leadership development including the AP1 and AP2 programs.
• Assists in determining and implementing school organization, student placement, evaluation, and services and programs to meet the needs of individual students.
• Assists the principal with the responsibility for the business management of the school and develops a working knowledge of local school finances.
• Assists the principal with the supervision and oversight of school operations unique to the assignment.
• Models cooperation, collaboration, and positive interactions with students, staff and community by exercising initiative, diplomacy, courtesy, discretion and good judgment.
• Supports the development, implementation and monitoring of each student's IEP, as applicable while ensuring on-going compliance with special education regulations (state and federal), including the implementation of due process procedures.
• Models a positive work ethic including professional dress, good attendance, and appropriate language.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience: Three (3) years relevant successful teaching experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with all school stakeholders.
• Ability to recruit and maintain a teaching and support staff that reflects the diversity of the student population and community.
• Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students.
• Ability to garner support and resources, and engage community organizations, individual education supporters, and businesses to support student achievement, social skill and character development, etc. inside and outside of school.
• Knowledge of the curriculum of the schools of Anne Arundel County.
• Ability to build a school culture which takes account of the richness and diversity of the school's communities.
• Record of good attendance.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications: Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
• Hold Administrator I Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Standing: under 1/3 of the time; Walking: under 1/3 of the time; Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision: No special vision requirements.

Work Environment: Location Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time.

Noise Level: Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Weight & Force: Lifting and carrying requirements Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time.

Travel Requirements: N/A.