Benton Junior High Assistant Principal SY 26/27

Until Filled

Job Responsibilites/Description

• Assume the responsibility of the principalship in the absence of the principal.
• Assist the faculty in maintaining discipline and report major infractions to the principal.
• Assist the principal in providing instructional leadership and supervision.
• Make recommendations to the principal for the improvement of the educational program, guidance services, and pupil activities.
• Assist the principal in the preparation of annual reports.
• Assist in the orientation of new teachers and staff.
• Collaboratively develop and implement a shared vision and mission.
• Collect and use data to identify goals, assess organizational effectiveness and promote organization learning.
• Create and implement plans to achieve goals and promote continuous and sustainable improvement; monitor and evaluate progress and revise plans.
• Nurture and sustain a culture of collaboration, trust, learning and high expectations.
• Create a comprehensive, rigorous, and coherent curricular program that will be personalized and motive student learning.
• Supervise instruction and monitor supervision of students.
• Develop assessment and accountability systems to monitor student progress
• Develop the instructional and leadership capacity of staff.
• Maximize time spent on quality instruction.
• Promote the use of the most effective and appropriate technologies to support teaching and learning.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of the instructional program.
• Obtain, allocate, align, and efficiently utilize human, fiscal and technological resources.
• Promote and protect the welfare and safety of students and staff.
• Ensure teacher and organization time is focused to support quality instruction and student learning.
• Collaborate with families and stakeholders; build and sustain positive relationships with families, caregivers, and community partners.
• Ensure a system of accountability for every student’s academic and social success
• Model principles of self-awareness, reflective practice, transparency, and ethical behavior.
• Safeguard the values of democracy, equity and diversity.
• Consider and evaluate the potential moral and legal consequences of decision making; promote social justice.
• Provide professional leadership and growth among the faculty. Manage faculty, staff and finances effectively.
• Monitor the operation and maintenance of the school building, including the proper care of school property and equipment. Direct the custodial staff and be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the building.
• Execute the policies of the Benton School District and carry out directions of the Superintendent.
• Assist to supervise all extracurricular activities of the school and coordinate activities with other schools of the Benton School District.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and/or Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively by written or oral communication.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of parents, students, and patrons needs while following district procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. To be honest and truthful and to be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince and motivate a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.