What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal @ Fort Morgan High School position at Morgan County School District Re-3?
MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
POSITION SUMMARY:
The assistant principal will help the principal in creating a school environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Responsibilities include those related to assisting the principal in day to day facilitation of the operation and management of the facility, its students, staff and learning environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in implementing the district’s philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.
- Assist in the enforcement of Federal, State and District mandates, policies, rules and regulations.
- Assist the building principal in the day-to-day tasks related to running the school and providing for the necessities of the pupils, staff, patrons and community.
- Administer the school’s attendance/tardy policy, including the assigning of appropriate student consequences.
- Have primary responsibility for maintaining student discipline and control.
- Assist in the supervision of extra-curricular events.
- Assist in the supervision and evaluation of instructional and other staff.
- Be familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in order to assist with initiating and implementing appropriate planning for addressing unique needs of pupils.
- Maintain professional competence and growth through participation in district provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.
- Serve as principal in the absence of the principal.
- Perform such other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the building principal or Superintendent of Schools.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Advanced graduate work in the area of school administration.
- Hold or be eligible for Type D certificate/license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.
- Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate or acceptable.