Ref 1307 Position must be posted for a minimum of 10 days DEFINITION Under the direction of a Principal, organize, coordinate, and administer assigned programs and activities related to student discipline, attendance, and instruction at an assigned school. Assist the Principal with administrative duties involving student conduct, curriculum development, and school plant operations as assigned. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the assistant principal job elements. All of the functions listed below are essential. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Plan, organize, coordinate, implement, and participate in programs and activities related to the operation of an assigned school, including instruction, student discipline, and other programs. • Enforce applicable State and District codes, policies, and laws. • Administer District and school site discipline policies and safety programs. • Perform a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the school, assuming the duties of the Principal as assigned. • Assist with supervision and evaluation of the performance of designated certificated and/or classified personnel. • Assign duties to faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives. • Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and selecting new faculty and staff. • Assist with development and administration of disciplinary procedures in accordance with District policies and State laws. • Receive referrals and confer with students, parents, teachers, and community agencies. • Respond to and resolve parent, student, and staff complaints. • Serve on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned. • Supervise students on campus before and after school, monitor students during lunch, recess, and other activities, and discipline students according to established guidelines. • Establish, coordinate, and maintain communication with community and parent groups. • Attend and conduct a variety of meetings and events. • Develop correspondence to promote school activities and achievements. • Assist in monitoring and organizing attendance functions. • Prepare letters and call parents as needed regarding absent or tardy students. • Provide direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services. • Participate in informal and formal classroom visitations and observations. • Provide recommendations and suggestions as appropriate. • Prepare and maintain a variety of District, County, State, and federally mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, discipline, cumulative records, and academic achievement. • Provide direction to the schools guidance and counseling services, school attendance issues, and plant maintenance. • Assure programs and services meet established objectives and requirements. • Assure the health, safety, and welfare of students. • Operate a computer and a variety of office equipment. • Assist with monitoring the school budget, order supplies as needed, and manage student body accounts as assigned. • Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to a Masters degree and four years of classroom teaching experience. • Must hold a California Teaching Credential and be eligible to receive a California Administrative Services Credential. KNOWLEDGE OF • Comprehensive organization, activities, goals, and objectives of an assigned elementary school. • School law, administration, applicable sections of the State Education Code, and other applicable laws. • Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. • Instructional standards and faculty requirements. • Board and District policies, procedures, and regulations. • Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training. • Interpersonal skills, using tact, patience, and courtesy. • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. • Oral and written communication skills. • Basic computer operation. • Public speaking techniques. ABILITY TO • Organize, coordinate, and administer assigned programs and activities related to student discipline, attendance, and instruction at an assigned elementary school. • Assist the Principal with administrative duties involving student conduct, curriculum development, and school plant operations as assigned. • Direct, evaluate, and supervise assigned certificated and/or classified staff. • Oversee activities regarding personnel, the physical plant, student services, and activities, curriculum, and instruction. • Prepare and deliver oral presentations. • Establish, coordinate, and maintain communication with community and parent groups. • Assist with the implementation, evaluation, and modification of instructional and categorical programs in accordance with applicable laws. • Plan and organize work. • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. • Complete work with many interruptions. • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. • Understand and resolve issues, complaints, or problems. • Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Maintain records and prepare reports. • Monitor students. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of age, creed, sex, race, ethnic background, marital or veteran status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.