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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.