Class Code: 1020

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:           ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Responsible To:        Principal

Basic Function:         Instructional leadership and school management

Instructional Leadership - As delegated, manages an instructional program where teaching & learning and continuous improvement are priorities.

• Develops a decision-making and communication structure that assures effective planning, communication, and problem solving with areas of responsibility.
• Provides opportunities for each faculty and staff member to grow, develop, and experience success. 

Faculty and Staff Personnel Management - Assists in managing faculty and staff in a manner which utilizes talent effectively; creating a positive school climate.

• When asked to assist, utilizes the faculty selection process to identify the most competent candidates to be recommended for employment.
• When delegated the responsibility, observes the performance – formative evaluation – of certified and classified employees under the principal’s direction. If necessary, writes prescription for improvement of performance.
• When delegated  the  responsibility, conducts  summative  evaluation within  state and  local  board policies.
• Uses the Hunter Model of Effective Teaching when observing, evaluating, and conferencing with certified employees.
• When asked, helps develop appropriate faculty and staff personnel job expectations, job descriptions, and regulations.
• Helps to develop a positive school climate by involving, faculty and staff personnel in decision making and problem solving and by building trust, respect, cohesiveness, and high morale.
• When asked to do so, accurately completes personnel records, and forwards them to appropriate persons on a timely basis as requested.

Student Personnel Management - Insures that student conduct/attendance/personal  problems are handled effectively and reasonably positively.

• Provides an effective support system for students with learning and/or behavior problems, which leads to the development of a systematic program to reduce absenteeism.
• Promotes optimum attendance of all students by the development of a systematic program to reduce absenteeism.
• Manages student data through an accountable, confidential (as appropriate) and efficient record- keeping system; i.e., grants, attendance, test data, health reports, census files, etc.
• Utilizes the assistance of the district administration in providing resources and assistance in planning in-school student services and in dealing with unique student needs.

School Business and Resources Management -   Assists in operating the school in an efficient and cost- effective manner by planning and managing, as directed, financial and material resources.

• Adheres to proper accounting procedures and instructional allocations.
• If directed to do so by the principal, manages the textbook program as required by law. He/she plans effectively for the selection, ordering, inventory, and student accountability, and carries out plans in a manner that shows optimum use of instructional resources.

Leadership in Public Relations - Assists, as directed, in conducting a public relations program which builds positive support from all the publics comprising the school community.

• Sends out communications which are written so intended audiences can understand the contents and which are written in a format demonstrating competent writing skills, editing skills, etc.
• Receives information, formally and informally, about the needs and concerns of the various stakeholders and responds in a reasonable and fair manner.

Management of Support Services, Co-Curricular

Activities and the Athletic Programs - As   directed,   supervises  support  services,   co-curricular activities, and athletic programs to assure optimum contribution to the total program of the school.

• Under the principal’s direction, supervises maintenance of the school plant and grounds to keep them in good repair, safe, clean, and attractive.
• Assists the principal in supervising custodial services /food services/cafeteria and transportation to ensure proper student behavior and safety.
• Under the principal’s direction, coordinates the development and conduct of co-curricular and athletic programs to assure that students are provide programs that meets their developmental needs.

Personal Competencies - Demonstrates, in each of the following areas, personal competency.

1. Desires and models positive personal relationships with others and shows evidence of strategies to build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and central office personnel.
2. Demonstrates the ability to assess and be sensitive to the thoughts, feelings, proposed actions, and actions from the viewpoint of staff, students, parents and central office personnel.
3. Looks for strengths of individual staff members, holds a positive perspective towards them, and plans ways to maintain a supportive group climate.
4. Demonstrates communication skills that effectively convey information both orally and in writing He/she is perceived as an effective listener.
5. Reacts to stressful situations in a calm and positive manner and has the necessary skills to bring parties together rather than polarize relationships.
6. Demonstrates time management skills, which accomplishes the required volume of work on time.
7. Conducts self and administrative office in an organized and business-like manner.
8. Meets deadlines, tasks, and scheduled events on time and without frequent reminders.
9. Exhibits assertiveness, as appropriate, in dealing with administrative responsibilities.
10. Participates as part of the Fleming County Leadership Team in a positive, helpful, and resourceful way.

Compliance with the Legal Structure

Will comply with all legal expectations communicated through federal and state laws, administrative procedures and regulations; and Fleming County Board of Education policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Approved certification with State of Kentucky.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for certified personnel.