Middle School Assistant Principal

SCHOOL-BASED ADMINISTRATOR Smokey Road Middle School - 200 Day Schedule

RESPONSIBLE TO: Responsible to the Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide leadership for the direction, supervision, and coordination of school administrative operations, the instructional programs, and assigned personnel.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of instructional programs based upon the adopted curriculum.
• Provide leadership and encouragement to staff and students in the achievement of the basic skills essential to attaining high academic goals.
• Provide for the maintenance of sound discipline consistent with establishing a positive school environment and achieving the maximum time on task for students and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents and the community, encouraging their participation and support.
• Provide for the equitable direction, supervision, and evaluation of assigned certified and classified personnel.
• Provide leadership for the continuing professional development of the certified staff.
• Provide for the effective management and maintenance of the school plant consistent with available resources.
• Make maximum use of available auxiliary resources in achieving the instructional goals of the school.
• Ensure the timely and efficient implementation and application of laws, policies, and procedures governing the operations of the school.
• Provide for the prompt and accurate maintenance of all records and submission of all reports as assigned.
• Participate in the state evaluation program and related professional development activities.
  
  

Specific Duties

Personal and Administrative Competencies:

• Work with the school staff in developing short and long-range goals and seeking solutions to problems.
• Establish priorities, set realistic goals, and follow projects through to conclusion.
• Reach high-quality decisions based upon logical conclusions derived from a thorough review of available data.
• Inspire enthusiasm, individual initiative, and self-confidence in employees.
• Be supportive and reaffirming to all children, parents, and employees.
• Promote professional pride and high standards of ethical conduct.
• Be accessible to staff members, parents, students, and the community.
• Communicate positive, clearly defined expectations to students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Allocate resources consistent with established priorities and identified needs.
• Produce clear and concise oral and written communications.
• Demonstrate the highest personal commitment to assigned responsibilities, providing leadership by personal example.
  
  

Education/Certification: Tier I or Tier II Educational Leadership certification, or T-5 certification in any field, and a passing score on the GACE Educational Leadership Assessment, which requires completion of an Educational Leadership program within 3 years.

Experience: Successful teaching and leadership experience.

Skills Required: Educational background and practical knowledge of the most effective practices in curriculum, instructional management, planning, child development, and general school administration. Proficiency required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in organizing, planning, and evaluating.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent

Qualifications As The Board May Deem Appropriate And Acceptable.

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color,

national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.