Assistant Principal - Elementary School

Description

The Elementary Assistant Principal is directly responsible for carrying out the functions and policies defined by the Elementary Principal and the Board of Trustees. The Elementary Assistant Principal must be a sensitive and mature individual who can communicate and relate well to both children and adults. This person should always project a professional appearance and have the personality and ability to provide leadership and stability in the program.

Requirements

Curriculum Development

• Assist with the planning/implementation of curricula
• Review lesson plans of all faculty
• Assist in bridging the curriculum across the grade levels
• Approve materials/textbook selections
• Research educational issues and topics

Responsibilities to Faculty/Staff:

• Provide in-service workshops to offer professional development opportunities
• Furnish faculty with available professional development opportunities as deemed of value, either collectively or individually
• Assist and offer guidance on day-to-day issues as needed by faculty/staff
• Provide evaluations of the employees of the Elementary School
• Orient new faculty/staff in the role of teacher/teaching aide in the Elementary School
• Observe classes on a regular basis
• Assist in leading faculty/staff meetings
• Assist the Principal in building a feeling of trust and confidence among the faculty/staff members

Responsibilities to Students:

• Provide guidance in areas of discipline, instruction, and evaluation
• Create a nurturing environment for positive growth and development
• Set high, yet attainable, expectations for student achievement
• Ensure that safety and security policies for students are enforced
• Assist in providing individual instruction when recommended
• Attend school functions and performances focused on the student
• Read all faculty reports/recommendations written about students
• Retain records of student conferences, testing information, and progress reports
• Recommend psychological assessments when deemed necessary

Responsibilities to Parents and Community:

• Communicate as needed with parents through written or Internet correspondence
• Provide opportunities for parents to meet with teachers/staff
• Assist in offering parenting workshops/seminars as deemed necessary
• Meet with individual parents
• Assist with setting up the parent/student handbook to keep parents informed of policies
• Develop mutual respect between school and home

General Administration:

• Attend all school meetings as requested
• Assist in the admission process as needed for the interviewing and evaluation of applicants for enrollment
• Plan with the facility manager and business officers to maintain the building and grounds
• Work closely with the Academic Center Coordinator

Professional Growth and Development:

• Attend and participate in professional conferences, lectures or other educational events
• Attain membership in appropriate educational organizations
• Keep current on educational issues through research and study

Other Duties as assigned by the Elementary Principal or the Head of School 

 The Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) assistant principal must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the school's mission and philosophy. The assistant principal must be a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity and the academic and leadership abilities necessary to teach God’s truth. Skills in effective communication with diverse individuals, appropriately handling confidential information, and maintaining a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude and integrity in all situations are prerequisites.