Assistant Principal Of Academics

Job Goals:
To provide the leadership and vision necessary to develop and administer educational
programs that optimize available human and material resources to provide successful high
quality educational experiences for students in a safe and orderly environment.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

 Minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a teacher
 Virtual School Experience Preferred

 A Master`s Degree is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Assist the school principal in serving as an instructional leader of the building staff to
achieve and sustain high levels of student learning and growth.
 Observe teachers; classroom management, instructional practice, professional development pursuits, and interpersonal and leadership skills, while identifying high- and low-
effectiveness performers, providing clear and actionable feedback, resources, and support.
 Assist the school principal in leading the improvement of student achievement by
implementing the Dove Model for teacher observation and evaluation with high levels
of fidelity.
 Collaborate with the principal to provide ongoing professional development for staff,
based on an analysis of feeder school / assigned building data, best practices, and
instructional research.
 Model and promote the continuous use of data to inform practice and drive decision-making
and instruction.
 Work with the counselors, teachers, students and parents in preparing learning plans for
students.
 Work with the principal, teachers and staff in the development and implementation of the core components of the school's curriculum.
 Help develop policies and organizational procedures to:
 Implement the instructional program.
 Provide harmonious staff relations;
 Secure a safe physical environment for pupils and staff
 Secure wholesome school-community organizations which work within the school.
 Assist in the day-to-day operations of the school, including, but not limited to reports,
discipline, facilities, conferring with students and/or parents, and scheduling standardized
testing.
 Participate in personal development activities in order to acquire new skills, further
develop instructional leadership expertise and expand knowledge of practices that
accelerate student learning.
 Assist in the coordination and implementation of parental and community engagement strategies.
 Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills.

 Other duties as assigned by the principal
 Counsel and Discipline students.
 Train staff on student code of conduct and implementation of discipline.
 Maintain records of disciplinary actions taken to ensure that the student code of conduct is
administered properly.
 Communicate with parents and key stakeholders regarding student discipline and safety.
 Monitor students’ attendance.
 Maintain a safe and orderly school environment.
 Coordinate before and after school programs and clubs.
 Monitor the school ground actively for safety checks.
 Perform related duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of
management, both internal and external to the district.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the
district.
 Ability to use computer including software, the database used by the district, spreadsheets and
word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
 Ability to analyze data
 Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-
solving skills
 Knowledge of child and adolescent behavior issues and psychology
 Management and supervisory skills and/or training and experience
 Ability to identify problems and proactively find solutions
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
 Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
 The position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
 Moderate travel is required.