Assistant Principal

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree, with academic training in educational administration
• A valid Ohio license to practice as a school principal
• At least three years of experience in teaching, administration or supervision
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

Reports to:

• Principal

Job Goal:

• Under the general supervision of the principal, to assist the principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program in the school in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development and administration of 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 extra-curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction and cooperative curriculum development, with an emphasis on meeting the social-emotional and academic needs of students.
• Serves as Administrator on Duty at extracurricular activities.
• Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of 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 experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Supervises departments as assigned.
• Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• 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 in 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.
• 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 and attendance conforms with the school’s standards and school district policies.
• 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.
• Assists in attendance tracking, intervention and strategy implementation for students as outlined by HB 410.
• Serves as principal in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal, superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent. An individual with an understanding and academic training in the implementation of math curriculum, is desired.

Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Additional Working Conditions:

• May occasionally be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Must follow all safety guidelines for blood borne pathogens.
• Must occasionally climb steps.
• Must occasionally lift items weighing 40 lbs.
• Must occasionally plug in and unplug equipment.
• Must occasionally interact with unruly children and/or irate adults.

Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.