What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 District Wide Elementary Assistant Principal (Open Pool) position at Hattiesburg Public School District?
TITLE: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Minimum Qualifications
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL: To assist the building principal to carry out the functions as outlined in the job description of the Principal in the interest of providing effective educational programs and experiences for students enrolled in the school, and to attain related goals and objectives of the school district as set by the Board of Trustees. To support a learning environment that is conducive to school achievement and safety.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:
EVALUATION: Annually
Minimum Qualifications
- AA certificate in Administration and Supervision preferred
- Three to five years successful teaching experience preferred
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL: To assist the building principal to carry out the functions as outlined in the job description of the Principal in the interest of providing effective educational programs and experiences for students enrolled in the school, and to attain related goals and objectives of the school district as set by the Board of Trustees. To support a learning environment that is conducive to school achievement and safety.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:
- Administers building affairs in the absence of the principal
- Assists in establishing and maintaining positive community relations
- Assists in integrating school improvement initiatives and ongoing professional learning
- Assists in resolution of problems and conflicts as they arise between teachers, students, and parents
- Assists in the administration of the curriculum, goals and objectives of the school and district, Board of Education policies, and state and federal regulations 6. Assists in the evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff members
- Assists in the recruitment of faculty and staff
- Conducts staff meetings and professional development sessions as directed
- Coordinate, support, participate, and attend school/parent activities (before, during, and after school)
- Establishes and maintains proper contact with parents (including home visits)
- Observes classroom instruction and provide constructive feedback to individual teachers
- Patrols campus and supervises students
- Plans, organizes, and directs school activities
- Keeps the Principal informed of the school's activities and problems
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration
- Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations
- Maintains positive active relationships with students and parents
- Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process to the rights of students
- Assumes responsibility for his own professional growth and development through memberships and participation in the affairs of professional organizations; through attendance at regional, state and national meetings; through enrollment in advanced courses and the like
- Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program
- Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the Superintendent/Principal
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
- Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
EVALUATION: Annually