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Assistant Principal, Elementary

The Assistant Principal serves as a professional instructional and administrative leader of the school. Working under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal collaborates with staff, students, families, and the community to ensure a high-quality educational program aligned with the school's mission. The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and supportive environment characterized by high expectations for staff and students.

General Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.

Conduct classroom observations and assist with teacher evaluations in academic areas.

Maintain documentation of classroom observations and evaluations.

Assist in providing professional learning opportunities and staff development.

Coordinate, design, and support in-service and professional development activities.

Support the design and implementation of the Mentor Program and orientation for new personnel.

Plan and pursue personal professional growth while demonstrating professional ethics.

Student Services and School Climate

Assist in ensuring appropriate student placement and access to services.

Handle student discipline.

Monitor and support student attendance.

Coordinate 504 plans and the Problem-Solving Team.

Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly school environment conducive to learning.

Promote and sustain a climate of high expectations for all students.

Operations, Management, and Compliance

Assist in interpreting and enforcing federal and state laws, as well as state and local Board policies.

Assist the Principal with personnel functions, including assignments and supervision of duties.

Assist in securing, maintaining, and managing material resources.

Assist in preparing and administering the school budget and supervising school finances.

Assist with master scheduling, bell schedules, and lunch schedules.

Coordinate substitute teachers and supervise office aides.

Prepare and update teacher and student handbooks.

Coordinate school pictures and student activities.

Supervision and Programs

Supervise extracurricular activities.

Coordinate and supervise assemblies and school programs.

Assist with the Summer School program.

Supervise transportation, buildings and grounds, and state textbook programs.

Coordinate inventories and fixed assets.

Coordinate keys, security, and school safety procedures.

Coordinate police and school relations.

Additional Duties

Supervise activities and assigned programs as directed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.