Job Description

Title: ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Assists the principal in assuming responsibility for all elements in the development and operation of the school.

Minimum Qualifications:

Working towards or holds a postgraduate professional license in school administration and shall have completed those courses at the graduate level that are pertinent to the assignment; and will have prior teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the operations of a public school system.
Proven leadership skills with faculty and students; possess high moral standards and integrity.
Exhibits effective human relations and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with school personnel, students, parents and members of the community.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to plan, organize, and facilitate the instructional programs; ability to assist in all aspects of instruction.
Sufficient mobility to perform hall and school ground monitoring activities.

Performance Responsibilities:

Assists in providing leadership for the instructional program.
Assists in fostering a positive school climate that promotes student learning.
Assists in monitoring and assessing student progress; assists in resolving conflicts and managing crises.
Assists in ensuring appropriate student conduct consistent with school standards and division policies.
Assists in supervising and evaluating staff and providing staff leadership, staff development, and training.
Assists in providing effective management of the physical plant, financial accounts, instructional materials, and equipment.
Assists in interpreting the school's instructional program to parents and the community; assists in developing positive school-community relations.
Assists in developing and implementing an educational operating plan for the school which includes contributions by the staff, parents, students, and community members.
Develops and meets personal and professional goals from an established list of possible target areas.
Assists in developing and meeting goals based on annual superintendent initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

School Principal

Terms of Employment:

12 months a year. Salary according to School Board pay plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel.

9/14/2005