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School/Department: Harvey R. Newlin Elementary School

Salary: State salary schedule plus local supplement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: School Principal

Supervises: All school personnel directly or indirectly

Work Week Schedule: Monday Friday, late evenings and weekends as necessary

Work Hours: 40 minimum per week

Number Of Months Per Year: 10.5

Position Purpose:

To assist the Principal of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum, activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in the school
• Thorough knowledge of cognitive, affective, social and physical development of school children
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures regarding the learning process in grades K-12
• Thorough knowledge of the evaluation process of staff and the ability to provide appropriate counseling for improvement, as needed
• Thorough knowledge of North Carolina's accountability model
• Considerable knowledge of school board policies, procedures and standards regarding the education of students in Alamance-Burlington School System
• Considerable knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in education
• Considerable knowledge of the North Carolina Course of Study
• Demonstrated skill in counseling and developing staff
• Demonstrated skill in providing and/or presenting professional development for staff that encourage professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional programs on campus
• Ability to assess the needs of students and school atmosphere; promote school safety
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs within the school
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing school programs and make recommendations for improvement
• Ability to use common office machines and computer driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
• Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with students, staff, system administration, parents, and the community
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in public school administration
• 3-5-year experience as a certified school staff member (i.e. Classroom teacher, Counselor, Social Worker)
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Valid NC Teacher's license
• Valid NC Principal's license or eligible for certification
• Valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Served as an AP or Principal Intern in a public school
• Teaching and/or administrative experience at the applied school level
• Spanish Speaking

• Assist the principal with the development and maintenance of an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board
• Assist the principal with the overall administration of the school
• Assist the principal in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented collaborative learning community
• Support the principal in the collaborative development, implementation and ongoing refinement of the school's Plan for Continuous Improvement
• Ensure the implementation of the state, legislative, and board curriculum requirements and the development of 21st P century skills for all students
• Interpret and enforce school and school board policies and requirements
• Assist in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising the instructional program through the use of learning walks, observations, documentation, and follow-up conferences
• Assist the principal in monitoring compliance with federal, state and local mandates and guidelines related to local and state testing programs and the local EC program
• Assist the principal with planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff
• Serve as the principal in the absence of the school principal
• Propose schedules of classes and extracurricular activities; help schedule courses, students and teachers
• Work with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests
• Requisition supplies, textbooks and equipment, conduct inventories, maintain records, and check receipts for purchased materials
• Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other school support services
• Help conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities in accordance with statutory and school board requirements
• Assist with the reporting and monitoring of school attendance
• Assist with maintaining discipline throughout the student body, dealing with special cases as necessary
• Serve with parents, faculty and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
• Maintain a variety of files; prepare periodic and special reports as required
• Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists, as required
• Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal
• Interpret and explain division-wide curriculum/instructional goals and objectives to teachers, parents, students and the community
• Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques
• Assist with the coordination and supervision of student support services
• Maintain and model high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior
• Perform additional duties as directed by the School Principal