Assistant Principal- Elementary School

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Principal-Elementary School

Summary

Responsible for assisting the Principal with instructional and organizational leadership. Responsible for contributing to a learning environment for all staff and students that ensures student academic success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Description of Job Tasks

• Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
  • Include and engage families in students' education.
  • Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Serve as a resource for high school staff, administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self-concept. Skill in human relations which demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others. Participate or lead the development of positive behavior support systems and development of intervention strategies.
• Assist and support the implementation of high school-level curriculum and instruction to increase student achievement.
• Assist the Principal with the hiring of new teachers and high school staff.
• Supervise, assess, and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion-referenced district and teacher-developed assessments.
• Evaluate and supervise school personnel to monitor performance, provide for professional growth, and achieve overall curriculum objectives.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal, Dean of Students, and/or Athletic Director to implement and monitor safety plans, and oversee suspensions and expulsions. Establish guidelines and expectations for appropriate student behavior to maintain an academic environment conducive to student achievement including, but not limited to supervision during lunch, in the hallways, and during co-curricular activities at night and after school.
• Facilitate communication (oral and written) between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Communicate students' progress, needs, behavior, attendance and discipline issues with parents and other staff as needed.
• Assist in the maintenance of the crisis management plan and school safety requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and supervise school programs in collaboration with school staff and/or outside agencies.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes in team and high school-based meetings and discussions.
• Actively participate in:
  • Department, team, and high school meetings and discussions.
  • Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
  • Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
  • Professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Master's degree with successful completion of principal licensure program required
• Three to five years of teaching experience at the secondary level and one additional year of experience in discipline, attendance, and supervision (dean/administrative experience) preferred

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado principal license with appropriate endorsements required
• CPR and first aid training will be required at hire

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Possess the following skills:
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • English language skills
  • Math skills
  • Interpersonal relations skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Be a part of and work with a team.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Personal computers, peripherals, and media equipment
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and/or other software packages
• Typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs
• Typical office equipment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Activity

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk

X

Hear

X

Close vision at 20 inches or less

X

Distance vision at 20 feet or more

X

Peripheral vision

X

Ability to adjust to focus

X

Weight and Force Demands

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

Mental Functions

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare

X

Analyze