About this role
Job title: Assistant Principal of Academics Reports to: Principal Work Hours: Office Hours-210 days
Job Goals: To provide the leadership and vision necessary to develop and administer educational programs that optimize available human and material resources to provide successful high-quality educational experiences for students in a safe and orderly environment.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a teacher Middle School Teaching Experience is preferred.
A Master`s Degree is preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the school principal in serving as an instructional leader of the building staff to achieve and sustain high levels of student learning and growth. Observe teachers' classroom management, instructional practice, professional development pursuits, and interpersonal and leadership skills, while identifying high- and low-effectiveness performers, providing clear and actionable feedback, resources, and support. Assist the school principal in leading the improvement of student achievement by implementing the Dove Model for teacher observation and evaluation with high levels of fidelity. Collaborate with the principal to provide ongoing professional development for staff, based on an analysis of feeder school / assigned building data, best practices, and instructional research. Model and promote the continuous use of data to inform practice and drive decision-making and instruction. Work with counselors, teachers, students, and parents to prepare learning plans for students. Work with the principal, teachers, and staff to develop and implement the core components of the school's curriculum. Help develop policies and organizational procedures to: Implement the instructional program. Provide harmonious staff relations. Secure a safe physical environment for pupils and staff Secure wholesome school-community organizations which work within the school. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the school, including, but not limited to reports, discipline, facilities, conferring with students and/or parents, and scheduling standardized testing. Participate in personal development activities in order to acquire new skills, further develop instructional leadership expertise and expand knowledge of practices that accelerate student learning. Assist in the coordination and implementation of parental and community engagement strategies. Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills.
Other duties as assigned by the principal Counsel and Discipline students. Supervise teacher classroom management. Coordinate before and after school programs and clubs. Monitor the school ground actively for safety checks. Actively participate in the full implementation of the DOVE model for School Improvement. Perform related duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. Ability to use a computer, including software, the database used by the district, spreadsheet, and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone. Ability to analyze data Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills Knowledge of child and adolescent behavior issues and psychology Management and supervisory skills and/or training and experience Ability to identify problems and proactively find solutions WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light Work: may require occasional light lifting. Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. The position is in the office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. Moderate travel is required.