What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal (5th and 6th Grade Academy) WPES position at Jasper County Charter System?
START DATE 7/1/2026
Assistant Principal (5th Grade and 6th Grade Academy) WPES
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
Under general direction of the Principal, assists with the administration and coordination of the school and all related activities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal
- Assists in development and support of the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Relates to students with mutual respect while implementing the Code of Conduct and Progressive Discipline Plan
- Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up student/parent contact when necessary
- Serves on specific educational committees with students, parents and/or staff, in order to continually improve learning experiences for students and enhance home/school communications
- Researches alternative methods and procedures which facilitate the achievement of program goals
- Supports implementation of School Safety Plan in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies
- Coordinates with principal the administrative responsibility for the student activity programs
- Articulates the school and district's guidelines, procedures, and policies to all stakeholders as appropriate
- Articulates federal and state laws or requirements about education to all stakeholders as appropriate
- Works with the principal in facilitating changes as needed
- Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities
- Maintains a commitment to ongoing support of and participation in District and site professional growth programs
- Demonstrates positive attitude toward the position and remains a flexible and innovative team builder
- Has knowledge of current practices in curriculum and organization
- Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors
- Provides parent education opportunities
- Monitors classrooms to evaluate instructional as well as classroom management practices
- Proficient with implementation and applications of technology
- Assists in screening, selecting, assigning, supervising and evaluating performance of certified and classified staff members
- Assists in the responsibility of the operational effectiveness of the school including planning, supervising, and directing the business operation of the school in accordance with District policy and procedures
- Assist in the site budget planning process and local school financial protocols
- Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may request, including assignments involving extra-curricular activities
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Holds or is eligible for a valid Georgia Leadership Certificate.
A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience
Minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Middle and/or High School teaching experience preferred.
Relevant experience of working with Special Education/504 students preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS- The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
- Regular walking, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, occasionally lifting items above
fifty pounds.
- Requires the ability to work long hours and withstand moderate amounts of stress in
in order to maintain a healthy physical and mental state of well-being.
- Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: State and Local Salary Schedule 220 Days of Employment, Health Benefits, Annual Leave, Sick Leave