Elementary Assistant Principal

    Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

   The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

REPORTS TO:  Principal(s), Designee, and/or Superintendent

APPROVED:  5-12-22

SUMMARY

Under professional direction, to assist in the administration of a school facility; to plan, develop, organize, coordinate, and supervise curriculum, instruction, and assessment, student attendance, site safety and security, and extra-curricular activity programs; to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of site, instructional, and operational goals and objectives, and in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational programs and personnel performance; and to do other related functions as directed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position classification requires subject matter expertise in educational programs, and curriculum and instruction strategies.  Directly related administrative experience is suggested to assure success in a middle and high school leadership role.  The job requires the ability to analyze and offer alternative problem solutions.  Decisions are made by the incumbent that have a critical impact on the goals, organization and administration of educational programs and services of the school. The position classification has supervisory responsibility for planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the quality and quantity of work of professional, technical and clerical employees.  Frequently meets with teachers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists and other educational personnel to influence, motivate and monitor the result objectives of the school operation.  This is a sedentary position classification and performs light work that involves sitting a portion of the time, but does require walking and standing for extended periods.  This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, working with educational materials and objects, and providing oral information and direction. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.   

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities, which includes curriculum development, program and activity development, and design and delivery processes, and development of implementation strategies.
• Perform need assessments, feasibility planning, and a variety of other research and development functions and activities. 
• Review, audit, and evaluate student attendance processes and procedures, and as necessary recommend revisions to the process to ensure an effective and efficient operational mode.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and coordination of an instructional support program, including pupil services, instructional materials development, storage, and retrieval systems, and a variety of other related activities.
• Review, audit, and evaluate instructional and non-instructional personnel performance and provide technical performance evaluation input.
• May assist in the planning, development, and organization of District and site advisory committees and groups.
• Assist in the development and implementation of staff motivational strategies, and professional growth functions and activities.
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education;

Philosophical, educational, fiscal, and legal aspects of public education;

Procedures, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the administration of a secondary school operation;

Curriculum, instruction, and pupil service trends, strategies, and techniques;

Methods, procedures, and strategies of the supervision of instructional and a variety of student body related activities and programs.

Ability to:

Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate the management functions and activities of a school operation;

Demonstrate a positive instructional leadership model;

Effectively analyze problems, issues, and concerns, and formulate appropriate alternative solutions;

Communicate effectively in oral and written form;

Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls;

Establish and maintain effective organizational, public, and community relationships.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience:

Four years of successful teaching experience, including the completion of an administrative internship program, school administrative experience.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of a Master of Arts or higher degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

Certification Requirement

Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.

Condition of Employment

Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.