Assistant Principal

POSITION:             Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO:         Building Principal and District Administrator

SUPERVISES:         Students and Staff

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The assistant principal’s primary job responsibility is the supervision, discipline, and monitoring of students. The assistant principal, under the direction of the building principal, implements and enforces school board policies, administrative rules and regulations. In the absence of the building principal, the assistant principal shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the building principal. The assistant principal will work cooperatively with the district administrator and administrative team, support district-wide goals and initiatives, and will be held directly accountable to the district administrator. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a valid administrative license as required by the State of North Carolina.

DUTIES:
1. Adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, and district standards.
2. Enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct.
3. Assists in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance. 
4. Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents.
5. Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline
and organization.
6. Maintains an effective and safe school environment.

7. Assists building principal with fire, storm, and tornado drills on a regular basis and is able to implement emergency evacuations and lockdowns effectively.

8. Assists in curriculum development to meet the needs of all students.
9. Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned. 
10. Works with the building principal in the preparation of appropriate handbooks.
11. Assists in the selection and mentoring of staff.
12. Supervises and evaluates certified and paraprofessionals as assigned.
13. Supervises support services as assigned.
14. Assists in the development of an instructional budget.
15. Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the district. 
16. Assists in supervision of special events. 
17. Assists in the care and management of the building and grounds, furniture, equipment, apparatus, books, and supplies. 
18. Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal or district administrator.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience                                   5 years of successful classroom teaching experience
                                                   required.

Continuing Educ./Training              Maintain Licensure & CEUs

Employment will require an extensive background check.

*All employees are to adhere to the ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located on the RCS County website under District Information. Click on Board of Education. Policies are located at the bottom. Call if you need assistance.