Assistant Principal

MARION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Indiana

Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Principal - Elementary School FLSA Status: Exempt

Responsible to: Building Principal Supervises: Students/Teachers

Evaluated by: Building Principal Benefit Level: C

Terms of Employment: 198 days

Evaluation Period:

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per MCS Performance and Assessment procedures.
• Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position: Assist the principal in creating and maintaining an atmosphere that enables staff and students to attain the unique goals and objectives of Marion Community Schools. Assist the principal in providing leadership for developing effective and efficient educational programs and services.

Classified as Confidential Employee: Functional responsibilities or knowledge in connection with the issues involved in dealings between the school corporation and its employees require strict adherence to confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements: The following qualifications represent the minimum requirements necessary for an individual to perform this position effectively.

• Valid Indiana Administration and Supervision certification

Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

• Supervise discipline for the school and work proactively to improve student discipline.
• Assist the principal in developing classroom assignments for students and teachers.
• Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and serve as the chief building administrator in the absence of the principal.
• Work with the members of the administrative team on school problems common to the system.
• Assist with evaluation of certified and classified personnel.
• Assist with supervision at curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Work with social worker with regard to community agencies and services.
• Coordinate and update student discipline files and records.
• Assist with the coordination of student arrival and dismissal from the building.
• Attend parent conferences and case conferences.
• Assist principal with coordination and orientation for new students.
• Assist the principal in developing and administering the building safety and emergency procedures.
• Assist the principal in the development of short and long-range plans for the improvement of the instructional program.

Secondary Functions of the Position: The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Building Principal and/or the Superintendent.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of student management practices
• Applicable software and applications

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

Equipment Used:

• Personal computer and office software
• School management software

Places Where Work is Performed:

• School building
• Education Service Center
• Site of any school activity

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. occasionally.

How this Job Description was developed:

This job description was developed by the HR Department in conjunction with the Elementary Coordinator and the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.

Marion Community Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

I have read and agree to the expectations of this job description.

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