Position: Administrative Intern/Assistant Principal
Required Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Secondary or Elementary Education, prefered; Current Oklahoma Administrative Certificate; Three (3) years classroom teaching experience required.
Primary Purpose:
To assist the Principal and share responsibility with the Principal, in achieving his/her job purpose and the mission of the school.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
Comply with School Board Policy. Assists the Site Principal in upholding and enforcing board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules, regulations and laws.
Follow Federal, State, and District professional development, guidelines and requirements.
Provide the necessary background and leadership for organizing and administering the school.
Assist the Principal in the planning, staffing, budgeting and evaluation of the school program.
Assist the Principal in monitoring the teaching of the written curriculum.
Participate in curriculum development activities commensurate with school and district goals.
Provide opportunities and encouragement for staff to increase program expertise.
Collaborates with teachers in order to assist the Principal in the development, revision and evaluation of the curriculum.
Emphasize student achievement and social/emotional development as the primary outcome of schooling.
Demonstrate positive and supportive interactive skills and facilitates the development of positive relation skills among staff by providing opportunities for professional collaboration.
Recognize the efforts of students and teachers through written and verbal communications.
Encourage and support teacher and student initiated projects that foster a positive school climate.
Collaborate with the Principal to develop and maintain positive staff morale.
Maintain high visibility and accessibility in the school.
Implement the district’s discipline policies and work with the Principal to make policy revision recommendations to the Superintendent with appropriate.
Coordinate and monitor the ISR program and the After School Detention program.
Assist the Principal in developing and meeting school wide objectives/goals on an annual basis.
Assist the Principal in organizing and supervising school related activities, keeping interruptions to the instructional process to a minimum.
Share the responsibility of discipline and student control with the Principal.
Develop communications that reflect and support administrative team decisions and School Board Policies.
Keep district office administrators informed of district related activities and problem situations.
Conference with students individually and in groups as needed and keeps student informed of planned activities and procedural issues.
Provide ongoing information to the Principal regarding school related activities, programs, and problem situations.
Assist the Principal in the development of school policies and procedures giving careful consideration to related research, alternatives available and possible consequences.
Demonstrate sound judgment in making decisions in the area of responsibility and establishes and communicate procedural requirements when implementing action plans.
Consult with the Principal and other appropriate sources prior to making important school related decisions.
Assist the Principal in identifying, planning and implementing staff development programs in accordance with assessed needs.
Collaborate with the Principal to develop and implement individualized instructional improvement programs when necessary.
Represent the Principal meetings and functions that the Principal is unable to attend.
Views self as a role model for expected staff behavior.
Participate in professional organizations, workshops and conferences.
Recognize your own areas needing improvement and work toward self-growth and improvement.
Assume leadership of the school in the absence of the Principal.
Collaborate with the Principal to establish and maintain rules and procedures for student and staff safety.
Assist Principal in monitoring plant, office and equipment maintenance and submits appropriate work orders to maintenance services in a timely manner.
Conduct periodic inspections of school buildings and grounds and reports needed work and repairs to the appropriate persons.
Maintain accurate personnel, student and fiscal records.
Work with the Principal to prepare accurate budgets and monitor expenditures.
Provide information to the Principal for required district reports.
Collaborate with the Principal to identify future building needs and plans of appropriate action.
Respect the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons and personnel.
Use good judgment at all times.
Has an understanding of the supplemental services including but not limited to GT, SPED, EL, students experiencing homelessness, and trauma beneficial to students as an extension of general classroom activities and assessments.
Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
Work cooperatively with parents/guardians/caregivers to strengthen the educational program for their children.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff members.
Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
Prepare for and demonstrate an understanding of distance learning strategies and/or virtual days including but not limited to establishing a Google Classroom and providing instruction utilizing Google Meets.
Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession. Encourage all teachers to do the same.
Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Assist in the implementation of district initiatives including but not limited to the District Strategic Plan.
Will demonstrate respect and dignity in the workplace.
Other Job Functions:
To complete other tasks that may be necessary to achieve an efficient operation of the school.
Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.
Skills, Knowledge and abilities:
Ability to cope with crises and emergencies.
Exhibit leadership skills.
Ability to tolerate confrontations with students, colleagues and patrons.
Knowledge of curriculum design.
Ability to work closely with a diverse student population.
View self as a change agent.
Computer literacy.
Effective communication both orally and written.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to relate courteously with children and adults.
Work independently.
Plan, schedule and organize work.
Maintain a positive work environment.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies.
Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards.
Maintain confidentiality.
Proficient in multitasking.
Physical requirements:
Good health and high energy level.
Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs or more.
Extensive kneeling, crawling and bending.
Ability to tolerate a stressful environment.
Ability to lift objects above shoulder level.
Extensive pushing/pulling and twisting.
Coordinates With: Site Staff and Administrators, Parents, Community Stakeholders, District Staff, Coordinators, and District Administrators