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JOB TITLE
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - JR. SR. HIGH SCHOOL
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FLSA
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EXEMPT
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GROUP
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ACT 93 – PROFESSIONAL STAFF
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REPORTS TO
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Jr. Sr. High School Principal
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JOB SUMMARY
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Provide leadership in the development and improvement of the district in various areas such as curriculum and instruction, student services, communications and management, under the direction of the principal.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Assist in the development and establishment of district goals and objectives and the planning of the district instructional program.
- Assist with the administrative and instructional functions to meet the educational needs of students, while carrying out the mission and goals of the district.
- Advise and assist the Principal on the administration, supervision/evaluation of building matters, student discipline/behavior, attendance and other staff/student related matters.
- Maintain compliance with school law and district policy.
- Initiate and conduct teacher, student and parent meetings as appropriate.
- Assist in developing and implementing programs for staff development.
- Co-coordinate the new teacher induction program in conjunction with the Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal as per the Strategic Plan.
- Assist in the evaluation of faculty and staff, school programs and building activities.
- Promote and maintain open communication, positive attitudes, respect and self worth between students, faculty and staff, parents and community.
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports required or appropriate to the school’s administration; maintain records.
- Assist in supervising extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and events.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Principal in his/her absence.
- Advise National Honor Society Program.
- Assist with developing and implementing remedial credit recovery programs.
- Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.
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MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Attend school-sponsored functions.
- Establish and maintain favorable relationships with parents and community groups.
- Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
- Support public education and student achievement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Jr/Sr High School Principal, Superintendent and Principal of Curriculum and Instruction.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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- Proper Pennsylvania administrative certification necessary
- Knowledge of K-12 curriculum, instruction and assessment, school organization and management, school district policy and PA school law.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
- Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
- Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
- Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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- Ability to reach above and below the waist
- Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
- Ability to perform repetitive motions
- Some stooping, bending, kneeling and twisting of the body required
- Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 30 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk or move throughout the buildings and grounds often for extended periods of the workday
- Ability to provide safe physical management (restrain) of students when necessary
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SENSORY ABILITIES
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- Visual acuity
- Auditory acuity
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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- Typical office/classroom environment
- Subject to inside environmental conditions
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- Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
- Able to make judgments and work under high levels of stress
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- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to organize tasks
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to exercise good judgment
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- Must possess leadership skills
- Must possess supervisory skills
- Must possess technology skills
- Must possess conflict mediation skills
- Ability to operate various office equipment
- Must possess active listening skills
- Must possess fiscal management skills
- Supervise approximately 90 employees directly
- Must appropriately handle confidential information
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