Assistant Principal
Job description
developing, improvingDEFINITION
To assist the principal in fulfilling their significant responsibilities as a chief administrative officer and educational leader of the school; and participate in the planning, organizing, and administering of assigned operational activities and educational programs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED- Supervises certificated and classified staff as assigned: under the control of the site principal.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists the principal in developing, improving, and administrating the school curriculum, instructional programs, staff, and facilities.
- Maintains communication with the principal regarding students' and staff problems, concerns, activities, and achievements.
- Act as the principal in the principal’s absence when instructed to do so
- Assist in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving school district programs, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for developing and implementing all orientation and registration activities regarding incoming, active, and outgoing students.
- Assists in the evaluation and supervision of all regular and substitute certificated and classified personnel in accordance with site and District guidelines.
- Maintains communication between students, parents, staff, and the community.
- May assist in the selection and evaluation of staff
- Continues developing professional expertise in educational philosophies and practices, management skills, and administration by attending professional conferences and workshops and reviewing various job-related journals while networking with other school administrators.
- Assists in a variety of staff development activities
- Assists in the development of the school master schedule.
- Provides primary responsibility for implementing District discipline policies and student discipline, guidance, and school-wide supervision.
- Assists in planning and scheduling teacher/student and teacher/parent conferences
- Supervises the attendance of students and notifies parents of attendance problems. Supervises the maintenance of various records about student behavior and referrals, providing summaries of written referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Works with the school counselor, students, parents, and community agencies on problems relating to school attendance, truancy, and substance abuse.
- May participate in school site council and another related school/community organizations
- Serves as an active member of the school management team.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of staff supervision and duty schedules.
- Assists in the scheduling of student programs and may supervise after-school activities, such as athletic events, dances, programs, etc.
- Assists with all school-wide testing and the monitoring of student achievement.
- Assists with illness/injury program by SB198 requirements.
- May coordinate the use of school facilities for students, District, and community activities.
- Monitors standards for the safety and health of students and staff
- Assists with plans for the most effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies, equipment, building facilities, and school grounds.
- Performs related duties as assigned by the principal
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- California Teaching Credential
- California Administrative Credential
- Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience with evidence of demonstrated instructional leadership
- Masters' Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Knowledge of:
School administration principles
- Philosophies and practices of the high school educational system
- Appropriate instructional methods, techniques, and practices pertinent to federal and state law
- Regulations and guidelines related to school administration
- Effective management techniques.
Ability to:
- Interpret and successfully apply a variety of federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines as they relate to public education and administration
- Interpret and successfully implement District policies, objectives, directives, and educational philosophy
- Plan, direct and administer assigned operational and administrative functions for a modern rural high school
- Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms.
- Supervise, motivate, and evaluate employees
- Plan, manage and prioritize various functions within the designated scope.
- Monitor and control expenses within the scope of designated functions
- Prepare a wide variety of reports and presentations
- Positively establish effective working relationships with those contacted to perform required duties.
- Operate various technology equipment types and office machines in the conduct of assigned duties and tasks.
Experience and Training
Example:
Successful high school teaching experience; curriculum and instruction expertise; excellent communication skills; knowledge of high school philosophy and the nature of adolescents.
Special Requirements
- Strong commitment to working with adolescents and the parents and teachers of adolescents.
- 215 duty days annually.
- Ability to speak Spanish will enhance qualifications.
Physical Requirements
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
- Seeing to Read, prepare, and proofread documents and perform assigned duties.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
- Ability to frequently exert 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stoop, climb, stand for long periods, and perform physical labor, physical mobility, and stamina to participate in activities that may be strenuous.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $103,205.00 - $127,473.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort Bragg, CA 95437: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Credential or Applicable Permit? (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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