Elementary Assistant Principal (BES) Position Available In Blount, Alabama

Elementary Assistant Principal (BES) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars

Blountsville, AL Job Description Title- Elementary School Assistant Principal Reports To:

Principal FLSA Designation:

Exempt Job Goal:

To assist the principal in overall administration of the school by providing educational leadership in a manner which will be conducive to the maximum educational growth and development of the students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a master’s degree with major in education administration/instructional leadership from an accredited institution Must have a valid Alabama Certification in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or Educational Supervision. Must have a minimum of three (3) full years of satisfactory teaching experience.

Skills and Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents, students, and faculty. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from faculty, parents, students, and the public. Knowledge of state and federal education laws, regulations and procedures related to instructional services including litigation; thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in the school; and the ability to work independently. Familiar with computers, email, internet, and software such as the Microsoft Office and technology relative to instruction and administration. Ability to identify and define complex problems and situations, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, ability to focus, and peripheral vision.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this job and are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned or due to the absence of the school principal.

Curriculum:

Assists the principal with visiting classrooms, conferring with teachers, giving leadership in curriculum improvement, and assisting with the selection and use of instructional materials. Assists the principal with evaluating the instructional techniques of the teaching staff. Assists in the school co-curricular programs and all activities and programs that are the outgrowth of the school curriculum.

Student Management:

Assists in the organization, implementation and oversight of a fair, consistent system of student discipline. Assists the principal in assuming responsibility for scheduling. Assists the principal with scheduling and assigning students for appropriate placement for instruction and services. Assists in communicating with parents and guardians and keeping parents and guardians informed of attendance and behavior problems of their students. Assists in the coordination of athletic, non-athletic, co-curricular, and extracurricular transportation needs. Assists with the supervision of after school activities. Attend meetings of the PTA or PTO, etc. as requested beyond the regular workday.

Other Essential Functions:

Maintain highest level of security and confidentiality regarding any and all information gleaned in day-to-day activities regarding students and staff personally identifiable information, according to FERPA and Blount County Security Use guidelines as well as any and all state and federal statutes. Assists in interpreting and implementing federal and state laws and state and local board policies. Assists in the design and implementation of the provision for building safety and security, including fire, severe weather, and crisis management plans. Assists in supervising, observing and evaluating teachers and staff. Assists the principal in personnel functions. Assists in providing professional growth for staff. Assists the principal in securing, maintaining, and managing material resources. Assists in preparing and administering the school budget and supervising school finances. Assists in the supervision of the maintenance of school buildings, grounds, and equipment. Regularly inspects buildings and grounds and communicate needs to the appropriate school administration and maintenance staff. Assists in communicating and clarifying the school’s mission to students, staff and community. Assists in providing a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning. Plans and accomplishes personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics. Maintains proper certification by attending college, workshops, and/or professional development courses. Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations. Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign. In all professional and personal relations, assistant principals shall be held in observance of a course of conduct consistent with the ethics of the teaching profession.

Terms of employment:

202-days Daily work schedule will be determined by the principal or his/her designee. Work assignments and schedules are subject to change.

Salary:

Approved salary schedule for located on the Human Resources webpage for Elementary School Assistant Principal.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Employees. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Blount County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

THE BLOUNT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Blount County Board of Education 415 5 th Ave East, Oneonta, AL 35121