What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal - Elementary School position at Culver City Unified?
BASIC FUNCTION:Assist the principal in planning, organizing and directing the operations and instructional program at an elementary school; coordinate and administer assigned school programs and activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Communicate and confer with community agencies and authorities regarding school activities, programs and students.
- Perform a variety of administrative duties to assist the principal in managing an elementary school; assume the duties of the principal as assigned.
- Plan, organize, direct and participate in disciplinary actions; develop and implement programs and incentives to promote and improve student attendance and conduct.
- Develop and administer disciplinary procedures in accordance with District policies; confer with students, parents, teachers and community agencies; suspend or assign students to detention as appropriate.
- Assist the principal by administering special programs as assigned; assist in providing educational programs and services as requested assist with State testing.
- Assist with plant management to assure the safety, maintenance and security of site facilities, students and personnel.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of designated certificated and classified personnel; observe and evaluate classroom activities and teaching methodologies.
- Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum; coordinate staff development activities.
- Assist the principal by attending Student Study Team meetings, IEP meetings, and 504 meetings.
- Assist the principal by participating on parent advisory committees.
- Direct the preparation of a variety of reports regarding school operations, activities, students and personnel.
- Direct the preparation of records, logs and files related to student discipline, attendance, cumulative records and school activities.
- Attend a variety of workshops, meetings and conferences to develop and enhance administrative skills, remaining current in education research, techniques and legislation; serve on committees and task forces.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination equivalent to: Master’s degree in education or a related field and four years of classroom experience, including at least two years at the elementary school level.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- School administrative practices.
- Knowledge of Spanish and Japanese Immersion programs
- Counseling theory, ethics and associated legal confidentiality requirements.
- School discipline and attendance policies.
- Evaluation methods of certificated and classified staff.
- Laws regarding minors and child abuse reporting.
- Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
- CCUSD education policies and practices.
- Normal and abnormal child development up to twelve (12) years of age.
- Behavior modification techniques and strategies.
- Student assistance programs.
- Community referral resources.
- Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Budget preparation and monitoring.
- Technology.
- Plan, implement, and coordinate school programs and services.
- Listen and reason with staff, parents, and students to resolve issues related to assigned duties.
- Develop, assess, and modify systems for school management and improvement.
- Review student work and staff suggestions.
- Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
- Assist with curriculum development.
- Complete work with many interruptions.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Work confidentially with discretion.
- Maintain records and prepare various reports, including confidential materials.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Evaluate certificate and classified staff.
- Administrative Services Credential.
- Appropriate teaching credential.
- Valid driver's license.
- CLAD or BCLAD.