Job Description

Title: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Assists the principal in assuming responsibility for all elements of the management of the elementary school (Grades K-5), instructional programs, teacher and student performance, promoting public relations within the community, and making sure that the learning environment is healthy and productive.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 have 3 successful years of 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.

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.
Assists in developing and meeting goals based on the Strategic Plan and annual superintendent initiatives.
Assists in collecting and reviewing data regarding the school’s performance and in planning with the principal for continued improvement.
Assists in maintaining an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies, and goals of the School Board.
Assists in the overall administration of the school; interpret and enforce school division policies and regulations.
Assists in monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines related to local and state testing programs and the local special education program.
Assists in planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff.
Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conduct inventories, maintain records, and check on receipts for such material.
Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other school support services; help conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
Assist in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
Maintain a variety of files; prepare periodic and special reports as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reports to:

Elementary School Principal

Terms of Employment:

Twelve 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.

1/13/2025