Assistant Principal (5th and 6th Grade Academy) WPES

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