About This Role
This role involves directing and managing assigned areas of instructional programs and campus operations within a school setting. The Assistant Principal oversees student activities and services and supports the principal in ensuring the school's mission is met.
Responsibilities
- Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
- Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed
- Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management
- Foster collegiality and team building among staff members
- Encourage active involvement in the decision-making process
- Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school’s mission
- Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
- Assist the principal in developing, maintaining, and using information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators
- May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations
- Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate
- Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
- Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods
- Oversee campus operations in the principal’s absence
- Assume leadership for planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules
- Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues
- Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs
- Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures
- Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs
- Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
- Serve as second appraiser as needed for the designated teacher appraisal system