Assistant Principal - Middle Grades

DIVISION: Teaching and Learning

GRADE: A-2

DEPARTMENT:  Assigned School

WORK DAY:  210

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB CLASS: 6153

GROUP: Certified

POSITION SUMMARY 

The job of Assistant Principal - Middle School is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned school site programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Masters degree preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• T-5 Certification Preferred
• Must hold or be eligible to hold Leadership Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

Skills-based Competencies 

Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analyzing data; applying assessment instruments; applying job-related codes, regulations and laws; conducting interviews; conducting meetings; counseling and mentoring employees; critical observation ; enforcing discipline policies; facilitating meetings; operating standard office equipment and office technology; performing standard bookkeeping procedures; planning agendas/meetings.

Knowledge-based Competencies

Required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate behavior; bookkeeping practices; interviewing techniques and practices; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; knowledge of community resources; personnel administration practices; school safety and security practices.

Ability-based Competencies

Required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accuracy and attention to detail; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; work with a variety of people groups (e.g. staff, parents,community resources, etc.) in a variety of circumstances; diffusing argumentative behavior; displaying tact and courtesy; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES             (Generally ranges from 5-10 bullet points)

• Assists the Principal in the overall operation of the school, assuming delegated authority in his absence, for the purpose of ensuring the effective operation of the school.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, and achieving established classroom objectives.
• Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. district databases, research papers, Georgia Department of Ed, etc.) for the purpose of developing and /or evaluating programs and/or complying with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Evaluates assigned certificated and support staff for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Facilitates the development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of standards- based curriculum and quality learning for the purpose of enhancing excellence, equality and equity for staff and students.
• Implements policies, procedures and/or processes (e.g. emergency plan, end of course testing, SpEd eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, interview committees, school schedule, teacher mediation, testing, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g. planning, discipline, grade level or subject area instructional planning, teacher mediation, school improvement, IEP meetings, emergency plan, interviewing and hiring, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information and facilitating productive outcomes.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials in written and electronic format (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, athletics, attendance/truancy, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.