Fleming County Schools

Job Description

Updated February 2024

Class Code: 1020

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:                   Assistant Principal

Responsible To:                Principal

Basic Function:                 Instructional leadership and school management

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Instructional Leadership

• As delegated, manage an instructional program where teaching & learning and continuous improvement are priorities.
• Develop a decision-making and communication structure that assures effective planning, communication, and problem solving with areas of responsibility.
• Provide opportunities for each faculty and staff member to grow, develop, and experience success.

2. Faculty and Staff Personnel Management

• Assist in managing faculty and staff in a manner which utilizes talent effectively, creating a positive school climate.
• When asked to assist, utilize the faculty selection process to identify the most competent candidates to be recommended for employment.
• When delegated the responsibility, observe 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, conduct summative evaluation within state and local board policies.
• Use state and board approved evaluation rubric when observing, evaluating, and conferencing with certified employees.
• When assigned, help develop appropriate faculty and staff personnel job expectations, descriptions, and procedures.
• Assist in developing a positive school climate by involving faculty and staff in decision-making and problem-solving and by building trust, respect, cohesiveness, and high morale.
• When asked to do so, accurately complete personnel records, and forward them to appropriate persons on a timely basis.

3. Student Personnel Management

• Insures that student conduct/attendance/personal problems are handled effectively and reasonably positively.
• Provide 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.
• Manage student data through an accountable, confidential (as appropriate) and efficient record keeping system; i.e., grants, attendance, test data, health reports, census files, etc.
• Utilize the assistance of the district administration in providing resources and assistance in planning in-school student services and in dealing with unique student needs.

4. School Business and Resources Management

• Assist in operating the school in an efficient and cost- effective manner by planning and managing, as directed, financial and material resources.
• Adhere to proper accounting procedures and instructional allocations.
• If directed to do so by the principal, manage the textbook/instructional resources 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.

5. Leadership in Public Relations

• Assist, as directed, in conducting a public relations program which builds positive support from all the publics comprising the school community.
• Send 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.
• Receive information, formally and informally, about the needs and concerns of the various stakeholders and responds in a reasonable and fair manner.

6. Management of Support Services, Co-Curricular Activities and the Athletic Programs

• As directed, supervise support services, co-curricular activities, and athletic programs to assure optimum contribution to the total program of the school.
• Under the principal’s direction, supervise maintenance of the school plant and grounds to keep them in good repair, safe, clean, and attractive.
• Assist the principal in supervising custodial services /food services/cafeteria and transportation to ensure proper student behavior and safety.
• Under the principal’s direction, coordinate the development and conduct of co-curricular and athletic programs to assure that students are provide programs that meets their developmental needs.

7. Personal Competencies

• Desire and model positive personal relationships with others and shows evidence of strategies to build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and central office personnel.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Look for strengths of individual staff members, holds a positive perspective towards them, and plans ways to maintain a supportive group climate.
• Demonstrate communication skills that effectively convey information both orally and in writing. He/she is perceived as an effective listener.
• React to stressful situations in a calm and positive manner and has the necessary skills to bring parties together rather than polarize relationships.
• Demonstrate time management skills, which accomplishes the required volume of work on time.
• Conduct self and administrative office in an organized and business-like manner.
• Meet deadlines, tasks, and scheduled events on time and without frequent reminders.
• Exhibit assertiveness, as appropriate, in dealing with administrative responsibilities.
• Participate as part of the Fleming County Schools Leadership Team in a positive, helpful, and resourceful way.

8. Compliance with the Legal Structure

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

9. Other

• Perform other duties as assigned by principal or superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Kentucky certification for school administration/principal

Terms of Employment:

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

Evaluation:

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