Assistant Principal/School-Based Instructional Coach

Elementary School-Based Instructional Coach/Assistant Principal Job Description

Role: Work closely with the PreK-8 Director, school administrators, and curriculum & instructional specialists to increase student engagement, improve student achievement, and build teacher capacity. Must be able to lead collaborative team workshops, grade-level teacher learning team cycles, and one-on-one coaching rounds. Coaches must understand the district curriculum goals, be able to analyze student data, and help teachers identify instructional needs.

Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

Salary: 10-month Teacher salary as designated by NCDPI (50%)/11-month Assistant Principal salary as designated by NCDPI (50%)

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Administration (or be qualified to enroll in an MSA program/hold principal licensure)
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
• Current North Carolina Teaching License
• Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina content standards
• Experience in researched-based instructional practices
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for teachers
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills, and efficiency in meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team
• Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection
• Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students;
• Extensive knowledge of school-based management, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services;
• Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of professional staff;
• Considerable knowledge of computer skills, specifically, e-mails, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional technology;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed
• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data
• Assist teachers with designing instructional lessons based on assessment data when requested
• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies
• Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with district curriculum
• Provide assistance in researching instructional solutions
• Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested
• Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers
• Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers
• Manage time and create a flexible schedule to assist teacher learning
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals
• Assist with development of district curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers
• Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and the PreK-8 Director
• Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry
• Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
• Assists with the development of a master schedule and related duty assignments; assists with student orientation and registration activities.
• Assists in the preparation and management of the school budget and allocations according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations; works to involve school staff in setting budget priorities.
• Provides direction to school staff in implementing goals and plans to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
• Ensures that school-based staff are aware of SCS board of education policies.
• Ensures the school is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system.
• Ensures the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year; implements a system for regular self-assessment and following through by adjusting to the School Improvement Plan.
• Assists with ensuring that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.
• Supervises, observes, and evaluates the performance of school staff as directed by the Principal in a timely manner according to an annual observation/evaluation schedule; identifies effective teaching and learning strategies with the ability to convey the impact of effectiveness to the change process.
• Maintains records relating to materials, supplies, and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine.
• Attends meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to local, state, and federal policies and regulations for public schools.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with the parent-teacher organization and other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two-way communication and initiate activities which foster parent and community involvement.
• Designs, delivers, and facilitates differentiated professional development opportunities that support school staff growth and improvement, including those that are new to the field.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.