ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

TITLE:                                  ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL                 FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Type A, Type B, or Level 3 Louisiana Teaching Certificate with a Master’s degree or higher or completion of a Practitioner/Residency Leader Program.
• Applicant must qualify for endorsement as Principal, Provisional Principal, Elementary Principal, or Educational Leader.
• Must have five (5) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience during the five (5) year period preceding appointment; such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

SUPERVISES: School Personnel as designated by the Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist the Principal in providing leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining good educational programs and services in the assigned school

TERM: Ten Months

SALARY: Ten Month Principal-Assistant Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

I.To assist in the administration and/or supervision of the school

II. To serve as principal in his/her absence

III. To accept and perform other duties assigned by the Principal

IV. Assistant Principals shall be assigned as follows:

     A. Adding teaching duties of Assistant Principals shall be assigned at the discretion of the           Principal, when necessary

V. To establish and execute a professional growth and self-evaluation plan

VI. To carry out the Performance Expectations and Indicators for Educational Leaders as outlined in Bulletin 130.

A. School Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goal Setting

1. Goal-Setting and Monitoring
2. Communication of Mission, Vision and Goals Expectations

B.Instructional Leadership

1. Curriculum and Assessment
2. Teacher Effectiveness
3. Meeting Student Needs
4. Instructional Focus

C. Capacity Building

1. Reflective Practices
2. Leadership Development
3. Collaborative Practices
4. Continuous Improvement

D. School Community and Environment

1. School Atmosphere
2. Community Engagement
3. Discipline
4. Access to High-Quality Education
5. Responsiveness to Stakeholders

E. Professionalism and Integrity

1. Professional Norms
2. Professional Behavior
3. Policy

F. School Operations/Management

1. Administrative Operations
2. Fiscal and Physical Management

VII. To work effectively with school personnel and staff

VIII. To consistently demonstrate self-direction

IX. To submit accurate records and reports promptly

X. To exhibit professional ethics

XI. To foster open communication and positive relationships with school personnel and staff

XII. To foster open communication and positive relationships with the community

XIII. To perform any other duties assigned by the school Principal within the scope of teaching and learning during contracted hours.

XIV. To follow State, School Board and School policies 

Assistant Principals shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:

1. Instructional Components

• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of school-based administrators
• Collaborate with those providing direct student instruction as well as professionals providing ancillary services

• Review, draft, study, recommend, and implement policies, curricula, and plan improve the quality of instruction,
• Conduct school/class walk-throughs
• Prepare and/or oversee preparation of class scheduling
• Participate in the staffing of school via the recruitment, interview, and selection and/or assignment of personnel, subject to superintendent approval

1. Supervision

• Supervision of teachers and all others reporting to employee or for whose supervision employee is responsible, as applicable
• Complete and/or assist in the preparation/implementation of employee observations, evaluations, IAPs, and other associated tasks and monitoring

1. Non-instructional Components

• Maintain the campus in a clean condition through the oversight of janitorial/maintenance staff
• Maintain student discipline
• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students
• Attend faculty, staff, department and central office/principal meetings
• Establish school policies governing students and employees
•  Attend training sessions
• Attend job fairs and related events
•  Attend IEP meetings
• Attend Central Office and Department meetings
• Attend back-to-school and open-house events
• Attend graduation
• Interview, employ, and complete necessary hires
• Attend PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
• Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request
• Participate in the preparation of necessary disciplinary documents and corresponding disciplinary process for both students and employees
• Fulfill all duties required of the school as a member of the LHSAA or other athletic or professional associations
• Maintain positive parent and community contact and problem solving
• Represent the school at all functions and/or meetings at which a school representative is required
• Any extra-curricular activities as determined by the supervisor/principal
• Meeting with teachers or staff members to discuss school operations, student progress, or upcoming events
• Attending parent-teacher meetings or school events that are held in the evening
• Reviewing and finalizing school budgets, reports, or administrative tasks
• Participating in professional development workshops or training sessions
• Handling discipline issues or addressing any urgent matters that arise during the day
• Collaborating with community organizations or partners to support school programs
• Planning and strategizing for future school improvement initiatives
• Attending school board meetings or other administrative responsibilities
• Supporting extracurricular activities or athletic events that take place after school hours
• Providing additional supervision or support for students who may need extra help or assistance