Assistant Principal - Elementary - 12 Month

HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal - Elementary

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist and support the Principal in administering and supervising all activities and personnel within an assigned school, and to work to establish an educational environment that motivates faculty and students to develop to their fullest possible potential

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution with certification in education administration
• A minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience
• Knowledge of school district organization and administration including school law, regulations, statutes, rules, and policies affecting education and the school system
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills • Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict management, behavior management, and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish credibility with all constituents, effectively and professionally manage sensitive and confidential information, and be comfortable and effective working as part of a team
• Ability to understand the unique needs, growth issues, and learning characteristics of students of the school/grade level(s) assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum development, educational technology, best practices, and staff development principles, as well as current trends and research • Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, motivate, evaluate, and supervise others effectively
• Ability to proficiently use current technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, recordkeeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities
• Oversees and is accountable for assigned responsibilities within the school, which may include but not be limited to student discipline, scheduling, personnel management, supervision, instructional and/or extracurricular activities, handling logistical matters, safety/crisis management, and/or professional development activities
• Models and maintains high ethical standards
• Works closely with the Principal and peers to ensure the smooth overall operation of the school
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a positive tone and climate conducive to learning
• Performs daily administrative tasks which may include processing paperwork, data entry, and preparing and maintaining files, records, and reports
• Encourages and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom
• Maintains high visibility within all areas of the facility
• Participates in meetings and other activities appropriate for professional development and effective school operations
• Assists the Principal in providing leadership in the school improvement process and the implementation of continuous improvement plans, the accreditation program, accountability reports, and other areas as requested
• Maintains standards of student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct
• Attends school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
• Models and encourages effective interpersonal and communication skills for all stakeholders
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement; keeps Principal informed of potential problems or unusual events
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner
• Makes recommendations to the Principal for the purpose of improving the quality of the school and school system
• confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law
• Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.