About this role
TITLE: Assistant Principal REPORTS TO: Principal TERM:11 Months
JOB GOAL:
To assist the principal with all administrative and instructional functions to meet the educational needs of students and carry out the mission and goals of the school and district.
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:
• Master's Degree with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision (preferred)
• Tennessee Professional Teaching License (current)
• Successful school level experience
• Three years of successful teaching experience or equivalent
• Effective decision-making and verbal/written communication skills
• Displays interpersonal skills
• Develop and maintain effective relationships
• Computer Skills (word processing, database, spreadsheet)
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable
EVALUATION:
• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrate instructional leadership
• Assume the responsibilities of the school in the absence of the principal
• Assist in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school
• Communicate effectively
• Assume responsibilities for assisting in the general supervision of all school activities; understands and consistently follows school board policies, school law and administrative procedures
• Assist in the provision of the school-wide discipline program
• Assist the principal and faculty in the interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data
• Adhere to administrative regulations and directives
• Assist the principal and faculty in the development and implementation of continuous school improvement plans
• Evaluate staff
• Perform additional job- related responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and/or superintendent