Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Principal’s primary job responsibility is the supervision, discipline, and monitoring of students. The Assistant Principal, under the
direction of the campus Principal, implements and enforces Network and school policies, administrative rules, and regulations. In the absence of the
campus Principal, the Assistant Principal shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the campus Principal. The Assistant Principal will work
cooperatively with the campus Principal, Network administrative team, support Network-wide goals and initiatives, and be held directly accountable
to the campus Principal.
DAILY OPERATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT:
• Adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, and Network policies and standards.
• Enforces guidelines to maintain proper student discipline, conduct and dress code according to the student handbook with consistent strategies
and policies in place. Personally manage students with challenging behavior to deter repeated disruptive patterns.
• Assists in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance.
• Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents.
• Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization.
• Maintains an effective and safe school environment.
• Assists campus Principal with fire and lockdown drills on a regular basis and is able to implement emergency evacuations and lock-down drills
effectively.
• Assists in curriculum development to meet the needs of all students.
• Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury
reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned.
• Assists in the selection and mentoring of staff.
• Assists in the supervision and evaluation of certified and classified staff as assigned.
• Supervises support services as assigned.
• Works as a team member to support the system-wide needs and vision of the Network office.
• Assists in supervision of special events.
• Assists in the care and management of the building and grounds, furniture, equipment, technology, books, and supplies. Notifies the campus
Principal when maintenance is needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the campus Principal or Network administration.
DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONAL SKILLS:
• Establishes professional rapport with students and staff and has their respect. Displays highest ethical and professional behavior and
standards, serving as a role model on campus.
• Maintains mutually supportive relationships with parents, characterized by good communication strategies with students, staff and parents.
• Creates and maintains partnerships with external organizations that enrich the culture of the school through service opportunities, life and
cultural experience, educational and support programs, and other resources.
• Participates in the development of overall Network strategy. Keeps abreast of professional changes and developments by attending
professional meetings, reading professional journals, workshops, webinars, seminars, etc.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Thorough understanding of, and experience in, sound management practices. Ability to lead and manage others effectively. Small business
and/or entrepreneurial skills are helpful.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to productively organize, communicate, and disseminate development strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Database and computer proficiency.
• Understand, remember, and apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information; understand, remember, and communicate routine
information.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology; organize and prioritize own work schedule
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender,
sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.