Assistant Principal - Curriculum and Instruction

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assists the Principal with overseeing instructional leadership by working with teachers on curriculum, professional development, and data-driven instruction to improve student achievement.  Key responsibilities include analyzing student data, diagnosing learning needs, coaching teachers, supporting curriculum implementation and evaluation, and contributing to the school’s academic vision.  This role is crucial for developing teacher capacity and fostering a culture of academic excellence and high expectations for all students.  Reports to the Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum to ensure alignment with district goals and state standards. 

Provides direct coaching, feedback, and support to teachers to enhance instructional strategies and classroom practices. 

Collaborates with the principal and teachers to analyze student data, identify instructional needs, and implement research-based strategies to close achievement gaps. 

Ensures access to high-quality instructional materials and provide training to staff on their effective use. 

Helps design and deliver professional development programs focused on improving instructional alignment and delivery.

Supports teachers in areas such as induction, credentialing, and the implementation of new instructional practices.

Works with the principal to develop and implement a clear vision for the school's academic culture, classroom design, and student learning. 

Helps foster a culture of high expectations, collective efficacy, and continuous improvement for both teachers and students. 

Serves as a key member of the school's administrative team, contributing to the overall direction and management of the school. 

Assists the principal with day-to-day building operations, including facility use, safety, and staff supervision.

Participates in interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating school staff.

Supports in enforcing school policies, managing disciplinary issues, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.

Assists all personnel in the improvement of the school program and in fulfilling assigned duties. Demonstrates the ability to provide competent staff leadership and supervision of school level instructional personnel to ensure understanding and implementation of educational objectives of the school.

Is effective in administrating high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process to the rights of students. Actively participates in the management and supervision of the attendance, conduct, and health of all students.

Assists the principal in the selection, training/orienting, and supervision of school staff, and assists in the evaluation of staff performance.

Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for all students’ objectives and programs.

Presents a positive image of the Lee County School District at all times.

Interacts with others in a respectful and cooperative manner at all times.

Willingly performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's degree or higher with at least five years of experience as a classroom teacher and at least two years of experience in public school administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid S.C. teaching credential in the area of principal or supervisor.

Knowledge:

Knowledge in the development, planning, organization, implementation and management of instructional programs and practices designed to meet educational objectives and requirements.  Knowledge of the standards, regulations, and laws relating to educational activities.  Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to the school.

Skills/Effort:

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school and district staff.  Ability to instruct others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice, and/or make recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.  Ability to complete, process, and maintain required records, reports, and other information. Ability to develop and maintain effective communications with school and district employees, the school principal, and the general public.  Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, etc.

Working Conditions:

School environment with little significant exposure to environmental conditions.  Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to school activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds.  Occasional local travel required; occasional overnight travel required.

Responsibility:

Assists in the supervision of school staff and students.

Salary : $68,831 - $87,402