Assistant Principal, Southern Alamance High School

Assistant Principal, Southern Alamance High School Alamance-Burlington Schools Southern Alamance High•Graham, North Carolina This job is also posted in Alamance-Burlington School System, and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5699087

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Assistant Principal

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Southern Alamance High School SALARY State salary schedule plus local supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

School Principal

SUPERVISES

All school personnel•directly or indirectly

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday•Friday, late evenings and weekends as necessary

WORK HOURS

40 minimum per week

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

11

POSITION PURPOSE:

To assist the Principal of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum, activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in the school Thorough knowledge of cognitive, affective, social and physical development of school children Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures regarding the learning process in grades K-12 Thorough knowledge of the evaluation process of staff and the ability to provide appropriate counseling for improvement, as needed Thorough knowledge of North Carolina's accountability model Considerable knowledge of school board policies, procedures and standards regarding the education of students in the Alamance-Burlington School System Considerable knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in education Considerable knowledge of the North Carolina Course of Study Demonstrated skill in counseling and developing staff Demonstrated skill in providing and/or presenting professional development for staff that encourages professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional programs on campus Ability to assess the needs of students and school atmosphere; promote school safety Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs within the school Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing school programs and make recommendations for improvement Ability to use common office machines and computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with students, staff, system administration, parents, and the community Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in public school administration 3-5-year experience as a certified school staff member (i.e. Classroom teacher, Counselor, Social Worker) Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid NC Teacher's license Valid NC Principal's license or eligible for certification Valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Served as an AP or Principal Intern in a public school Teaching and/or administrative experience at the applied school level Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the principal with the development and maintenance of an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board Assist the principal with the overall administration of the school Assist the principal in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented, collaborative learning community Support the principal in the collaborative development, implementation and ongoing refinement of the school's Plan for Continuous Improvement Ensure the implementation of the state, legislative, and board curriculum requirements and the development of 21PstP century skills for all students Interpret and enforce school and school board policies and requirements Assist in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising the instructional program through the use of learning walks, observations, documentation, and follow-up conferences Assist the principal in monitoring compliance with federal, state and local mandates and guidelines related to local and state testing programs and the local EC program Assist the principal with planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff Serve as the principal in the absence of the school principal Propose schedules of classes and extracurricular activities; help schedule courses, students and teachers Work with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests Requisition supplies, textbooks and equipment, conduct inventories, maintain records, and check receipts for purchased materials Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other school support services Help conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities in accordance with statutory and school board requirements Assist with the reporting and monitoring of school attendance Assist with maintaining discipline throughout the student body, dealing with special cases as necessary Serve with parents, faculty and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives Maintain a variety of files; prepare periodic and special reports as required Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists, as required Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal Interpret and explain division-wide curriculum/instructional goals and objectives to teachers, parents, students and the community Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques Assist with the coordination and supervision of student support services Maintain and model high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior Perform additional duties as directed by the School Principal

Position Type:

Full-Time