JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Administrative
Days of Work: 225
Hours per Day: 8
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Assists the Principal in planning, directing, and implementing the curriculum for an individual school to ensure the educational development of each school through demonstrated planning, leadership, supervision, and administrative skills. Reports to the School Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Principal in defining the school’s mission and communicating the goals and expectations of the total school program. Assists in developing site plans, budgets and staffing requirements to ensure the efficient operation of the school in compliance with district plans and objectives.
Assists in managing a variety of school administrative functions such as student disciplinary policy, the school schedule, assigned personnel, etc. for the purpose of enforcing school, district, and state policy and maintaining the safety and efficiency of school operations. Supports the Principal in the process of continuous school improvement.
Demonstrates instructional leadership by improving instruction and enhancing student achievement and school effectiveness. Assists in monitoring student performance with appropriate data collection and analysis; uses multiple sources of data to monitor and assess the progress of students.
Serves as the School Testing Coordinator
Demonstrates the ability to prepare and assists in the creation of the schedule of classes, student assignments, and extra-curricular activities.
Assists in providing a safe environment for students and school personnel. Promotes the welfare of students, faculty and staff; sets high expectations and articulates them to parents, staff, students, and the community.
Effectively directs the administration and coordination of school level testing, transportation, instructional materials (textbooks), custodial services, and other support services of the school as directed by the principal.
Assists in the provision of a school-wide discipline program. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline according to due process for the rights of students. Develops and maintains effective relationships with law enforcement, security and emergency services personnel, etc.
Assists in the safety and administration of the school helping to plan and supervise fire drills, bus evacuation drills, and an emergency preparedness program.
Assists in the supervision and evaluation of the school's extra-curricular programs including athletic events.
Assists in recruiting and interviewing prospective teachers. Serves as an administrator in charge of the school in the absence of the Principal; may routinely supervise assigned portions of the school’s student or employee populations.
Assists the Principal in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of all school-based personnel. Guides teachers and other staff members in their professional growth; uses the evaluation process to improve instruction effectively.
Informs the Principal of the conditions and needs of the school. Inspects the school facility as necessary, recommending improvements and taking steps to correct identified deficiencies as assigned. Coordinates the use of the school building as assigned.
Provides for changes in schedules and programs that provide for the needs of students. Assists in orienting students and parents to the school and maintains a high level of visibility and availability to students and parents.
Assists in arranging services for students identified as having special needs. Supports the development, implementation and monitoring of each student’s IEP as applicable, assisting with on-going compliance with state and federal special education regulations, including the implementation of due process procedures.
Chairs committees or facilitates meetings as assigned by the Principal (e.g., curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and/or other required objectives.
Assists in the safe arrival and dismissal of students; assists in implementing appropriate procedures for car riders, walkers, and the loading and unloading of buses. Assists in coordinating requests for student transportation for athletic trips, field trips, etc.
Assists in managing the business functions of the school, including the implementation of purchasing procedures and the monitoring of various expenditures as assigned. Communicates information such as budget data, accounting processes, board policies, etc. as needed for the training of staff, in monitoring accounts, and in ensuring compliance with established internal controls.
Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for student objectives and programs; presents a positive image of Clarendon County School District at all times.
Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree or higher with at least five years of experience as a classroom teacher; and at least two years of experience in public school administration preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid S.C. teaching credential in the area of principal or supervisor.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
Knowledge in the development, planning, organization, implementation and management of instructional programs and practices designed to meet educational objectives and requirements. Knowledge of the standards, regulations, and laws relating to educational activities. Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures and regulations pertinent to the operation of the school. Knowledge of budget principles and basic accounting practices, and the principles of conflict resolution. Knowledge in the application of classroom instruction and teaching; knowledge of techniques used in motivating students and maintaining appropriate behavior. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the concepts of human growth and development and student behavioral characteristics. Effective knowledge of modern office equipment such as computers, copiers, calculators, facsimile machines, etc.
Skills/Effort:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school and district staff. Ability to instruct others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice, and/or make recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines. Ability to complete, process, and maintain required records, reports, and other information. Ability to encourage and facilitate meaningful and effective communications including parent-teacher communications; ability to command respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, language, etc. Ability to organize activities, meetings, and/or events; ability to routinely gather, interpret, and/or classify data and consider a number of factors when addressing various issues and concerns. Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups. Ability to apply good judgment and independent problem-solving skills in analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to intervene, negotiate, and resolve conflicts as needed. Problem solving with data frequently requires the independent interpretation of guidelines and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing work priorities. Ability to operate general office equipment such as computers, printers, facsimile machines, calculators, copiers, etc.
Additional Physical, Cognitive, and Other Requirements:
Duties involve work in school environment that includes standing, walking, and sedentary duties. Must be able to talk, read and hear, and effectively perceive and exchange information in a variety of oral, written and/or printed formats. Requires the ability to apply judgment and complex logic in defining problems, collecting information, and drawing valid conclusions. Must apply effective leadership principles in counseling, teaching, and supervising others, including students. Duties require successful adaption to stressors, emergencies, interpersonal conflicts, volatile situations, tight deadlines, etc. Must be able to record and exchange data, follow or deliver verbal or written instructions, and make presentations to large groups. Must be able to read, interpret, and apply various laws, policies, and procedures. Duties require the ability to conduct performance appraisals, prepare and interpret complex records and reports, develop schedules, prepare correspondence, and enter data in correct form including proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Must possess the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, determine decimals and percents, and apply statistical analysis. Must be able to compare and analyze information in numeric or symbolic form, and appropriately process color, depth and spatial relationships. Must have sufficient hand, eye and foot coordination to use or operate standard office equipment, items, and supplies. Duties of the job require routine keyboard operations and the frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Duties may involve the pushing, pulling and/or lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds and the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
Working Conditions:
School environment with some exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to school activities requiring the movement/lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional local travel required; occasional overnight travel required.
Responsibility:
Assists in the supervision of school staff and students.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.
EEO STATEMENT
Clarendon County School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other basis prohibited by law.