Assistant Principal, Elementary **POTENTIAL for 2026-27 School Year

JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal, Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in administration or currently enrolled in a State of Alabama approved program

REPORTS TO: Principal

ANNUAL CALENDAR DAYS: 207 days (10 months)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Principal serves as a professional instructional and administrative leader of the school. Working under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal collaborates with staff, students, families, and the community to ensure a high-quality educational program aligned with the school’s mission. The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and supportive environment characterized by high expectations for staff and students.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Leadership

· Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.

· Conduct classroom observations and assist with teacher evaluations in academic areas.

· Maintain documentation of classroom observations and evaluations.

· Assist in providing professional learning opportunities and staff development.

· Coordinate, design, and support in-service and professional development activities.

· Support the design and implementation of the Mentor Program and orientation for new personnel.

· Plan and pursue personal professional growth while demonstrating professional ethics.

Student Services and School Climate

· Assist in ensuring appropriate student placement and access to services.

· Handle student discipline.

· Monitor and support student attendance.

· Coordinate 504 plans and the Problem-Solving Team.

· Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly school environment conducive to learning.

· Promote and sustain a climate of high expectations for all students.

Operations, Management, and Compliance

· Assist in interpreting and enforcing federal and state laws, as well as state and local Board policies.

· Assist the Principal with personnel functions, including assignments and supervision of duties.

· Assist in securing, maintaining, and managing material resources.

· Assist in preparing and administering the school budget and supervising school finances.

· Assist with master scheduling, bell schedules, and lunch schedules.

· Coordinate substitute teachers and supervise office aides.

· Prepare and update teacher and student handbooks.

· Coordinate school pictures and student activities.

Supervision and Programs

· Supervise extracurricular activities.

· Coordinate and supervise assemblies and school programs.

· Assist with the Summer School program.

· Supervise transportation, buildings and grounds, and state textbook programs.

· Coordinate inventories and fixed assets.

· Coordinate keys, security, and school safety procedures.

· Coordinate police and school relations.

Additional Duties

· Supervise activities and assigned programs as directed.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.