About this role
Class Title: Assistant Principal – Middle School Department: School Classification: Administrator – 12 months Immediate Supervisor: Principal CLASS DESCRIPTION The role of the Assistant Principal is to assist the Principals with the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The Assistant Principal will assist the Principal to:
• Manage all building staff
• Provide general supervision of students
• Schedule teachers and students
• Create a master schedule to effectively utilize available resources.
• Facilitate in-service training/professional development for staff
• Supervise extra-curricular activities
• Create and encourage a building vision.
• Direct the staff in addressing the needs of all students through differentiated instruction.
• Establish priorities for educational materials to meet the needs of students and prepare and help prepare the budget
• Evaluate personnel
• Improve student attendance working with a school attendance team.
• Participate on SIT, MTSS, Faculty Advisory or other committees as necessary As directed by the Principal, the Assistant Principal:
• Manages the physical plant in terms of safety and welfare of students and staff.
• Resolves staff problems and provide support to teachers
• Maintains the discipline and morale of students by carrying out the provisions of the Student Rights and Responsibilities in a consistent and fair manner
• Utilizes the parameters of all negotiated contracts
• Evaluates performance and effectiveness of programs and staff
• Interacts with students in a constructive manner to encourage each individual to perform at their highest level.
• Possesses strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks.
• Maintains relations with parents, parent groups, and school volunteers and outside agencies.
• Participates in district-wide activities, in-services and committees, as appropriate.
• Implements policy and procedure changes from the Board, or the State and Federal level at the building level.
• Continually monitors student achievement
• Maintains current educational/administrative certificate by meeting required course work under Act 45.
• Provides instructional and curricular leadership through the development of appropriate programs and expectations outlined in the School Improvement Plan..
• Ensure quality instruction is taking place in all classrooms as outlined in the School Improvement Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Keep current on state (RIDE) directives/mandates/ initiatives and or federal changes that impact education. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Working knowledge of district and school rules, regulations, and policies applicable to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of research/trends and issues in education.
• Ability to work effectively with district personnel, administrators, staff, parents, outside agencies, other school districts, and the community.
• Ability and experience with proven management and team building skills.
• Strong record of helping students achieve and sustain academic success.
• Skills in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Keen ability to use data in the decision making process and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to continuously elevate professional contributions through ongoing reflection, building upon previous learning, and being open and receptive to ongoing feedback.
• Ability to communicate and understand information and ideas effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and proficiently use various school-related systems and databases.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to handle difficult in-person situations and telephone inquiries which require courtesy, tact, and professionalism.
• Record of success in leading adults; labor relations and supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of special education regulations.
• Must have active listening and decision-making skills.
• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and proficiently in English both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Must be proficient with computers and various software programs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience:
• Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Must possess a valid Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Building Level Administrator Certificate Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12.
• Must have at least (5) years of Kindergarten-Grade 12 professional education experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have at least (3) years of experience as a Principal/Assistant Principal (preferred) PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, stretching, standing, and walking. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands, handle or feel. Frequent and repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using writing tools and computers. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting and/or moving objects up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to noise levels normally found in an office and/or school environment. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.