Assistant Principal 9-12 Jobs

Duties and responsibilities contained in the professional Job Goal: To assist the Principal in the overall administration of the school in order to provide the best educational programs and services.To advise the Principal concerning the development, implementation, and evaluation of school policies, programs, services, and needs.Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities: 1.Assists the Principal with daily school management, student activities and services, community relations, personnel, and instruction matters2.Assists the Principal in school improvement efforts including on-going advancement of curriculum, instruction and assessment 3.Participates in community and school-sponsored events in order to continuously improve school-community relations4.Monitors and coordinates the student positive behavior intervention and/or discipline program in accordance with both district procedure and/or policy and the due process rights of students5.Monitors daily attendance and participation in school of individual students6.Communicates with parents and families regarding attendance expectations and individual student absences7.Files and maintains appropriate attendance related forms and documents with school and court and acts as the liaison between the school and the district court for services related to children within the school building8.Implements all aspects of the Educator Evaluation System including supervision and evaluation of teaching and additional staff as assigned9.Participates in recruitment, hiring, and mentoring of educators10.Works with the school and district administration concerning the selection, implementation, and assessment of curriculum and resources11.Assists the Principal in the development and implementation of the school budget12.Assists the Principal in the development and implementation of the School Improvement plan13.Coordinates and implements or supports MCAS, Benchmark Testing and student interventions/enrichment if requested to do by the Principal14.Prepares student and staff schedules and coordinates computerized grade reporting and enrollment/attendance reporting systems15.Prepares documents and reports that the Principal may request concerning any aspect of the schools operation16.Attends School Committee meetings when requested to participate in presentations concerning the operation of the school17.Attends all building-based meetings 18.Participates as a member of the schools Crisis Response Team, MTSS Committee, and other Committees as assigned19.Collaborates with School Resource Officers and other local agencies 20.Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates with the building Principal all of the appropriate testing accommodations necessary for building-based and district wide assessments 21.Oversees and/or supervises after school detention22.Plans and conducts professional development for staff as needed 23.Serve as Acting Principal in the absence of the Principal24.Performs other duties as assigned by school or district administrationPhysical Demands?Must be able to prepare and read documents and use a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis.?Auditory and Verbal Communication - A person in this role must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently by telephone, email, and in person with School Committee members, staff, students, parents and the public.?Physical Abilities - Performing this position requires extended standing, walking, sitting, filing, and use of a computer and other school office equipment, as well as engagement in physical restraint training and implementation.?Extended Concentration, Excellent Recall Abilities and the Ability to Remain Calm in Stressful Situations - These capabilities are an important part of properly fulfilling the requirements of this position.Qualifications?Minimum of a Masters Degree?Valid licensure in the area of school administration as an assistant principal/principal ?Experience at the secondary level is preferred; such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent?Strong technological skill?Detailed-oriented and high level of proficiency and accuracy in all duties?Strong written and verbal skills?Ability to process, and appropriately maintain, sensitive, confidential material about employees and students?Ability to exercise discretion, work independently, and carry out complex assignments with general instructions?Ability to interact appropriately and in a positive manner with the School Committee,public, staff and students?Ability to learn and understand District rules and procedures and legal requirements?Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems and solutions?Ability to self-motivate?Ability to work in a team environment and develop cooperative and harmonious workplace relations