High School Assistant Principal

Qualifications:

• A valid SC Certificate with an endorsement in administration
• Masters Degree
• Proven administrative experience in education
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: All personnel serving in the assigned school

Job Purpose: Ensures the educational development of students, the professional development of teachers and a strong relationship between the school, district and community by implementing policies, curriculum plans and programs, developing procedures, providing a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning.

Essential Job Results:

• Ensures academic outcomes by assisting in the implementation of instructional programs, observing classroom instruction, and evaluating instructional program.
• Ensures safety of students and staff by establishing and maintaining an effective and safe learning climate in the school, developing and enforcing rules of conduct; resolving teacher/parent/student conflicts.
• Assists in maintaining high quality staff by assisting in the recruitment, selection, orientation and coaching of teachers; assisting in the evaluation and counseling of staff members regarding individual and group performances.
• Ensures community support by establishing and maintaining favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for all students' objectives and programs; supporting board policies and administrative directives; and discussing and resolving student problems.
• Complies with federal, state and local requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising principal on needed actions; collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Ensures efficient and effective use of resources by assisting in preparing budgetary requests and monitoring expenditure of funds.
• Maintains professional competence by engaging in professional development sessions, seminars, and courses; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluations of certified personnel.