About This Role
An Assistant Principal helps to lead the school's instructional and administrative functions, working with staff, students, and the community to ensure a high-quality educational program. This role is key to advancing the mission of Pike Road Schools and involves supporting the Principal in various aspects of school management.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities
- Assist in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the instructional program
- Assist in interpreting and enforcing local, state and federal policies, regulations and laws
- Assist the principal in the personnel function (recruitment, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, mentoring, etc.)
- Assist the principal in securing, maintaining and managing material resources
- Assist in improving student attendance
- Assist with scheduling and assigning students for instruction
- Assist with extracurricular activities at the level assigned
- Assist with the supervision of classroom instruction
- Assist with the distribution and accounting of textbooks, technology equipment, and instructional supplies
- Model appropriate and innovative use of technology for lead learners, staff and learners
- Facilitate and monitor the integration of technology in the classroom
- Assist with curriculum development and other related matters
- Prepare reports, presentations, publications, or rosters as assigned
- Assist with inspection of the physical plant and grounds and report maintenance/custodial needs
- Attend meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops as required
- Attend and assist with supervision of school system activities, events, ceremonies, and conferences as needed
- Assist with procedures related to the health and safety of staff and students
- Assume overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal
- Be on call when necessary to provide proper building security and building maintenance, and to handle emergency situations
- Provide a quick response to any emergency involving learners, staff, or the school facility
- Maintain high visibility within all areas of the facility
- Assist in monitoring the orderly movement and safety of transportation services on school grounds
- Model and maintain high ethical standards
- Adhere to state statutes and system policies relating to accounting to ensure judicious management of school funds
- Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities
- Keep principal informed of potential problems or unusual events
- Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility
- Work cooperatively and productively with supervisor(s) and other system staff to ensure the system’s vision, goals and strategies are implemented and providing all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame
- Engage in professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and effective leadership
- Report potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel
- Respond to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner
- Maintain and submit reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
- Properly use and care for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervise and monitor others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory
- Use effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member
- Serve on school system committees, tasks forces, and representatives groups as required
- Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations
- Report absences and take leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the principal
Requirements
- Master’s degree with a major in educational administration/instructional leadership
- Valid Alabama administrator certification
- Three (3) years successful experience as a classroom teacher
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002O
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of modern education and ability to apply them to the needs of the school
- Comprehensive knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices
- Ability to plan and organize
- Ability to plan and supervise and evaluate the work of staff
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, including, but not limited to, students, lead learners, staff, parents, and community
- Knowledge of school law, Board policies, and school system procedures
- Demonstrated skill in recruitment, selection, induction and assignment of personnel
- Successful previous experience in maintaining effective discipline
- Ability to plan and conduct faculty meetings
- Physical mobility, dexterity, strength and visual acuity to meet student needs, deal with student problems and address building maintenance problems and school ground monitoring
- Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member
- Ability to use and facilitate the use of technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require
Important Details
- Terms: 240-day appointment
Application Process
- Upload a Letter of Interest to your application
- Upload a Resume to your application
- Upload a Transcript to your application. Candidates selected for hire must arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly from their educational institution to personnel@pikeroadschools.org before recommendation for hire can be made to the Board of Education.
About the Company
Pike Road Schools is dedicated to a culture of excellence that enables individuals to reach their full potential. Firmly rooted in its community, its goal is to be a premier institution that fosters greatness in every member while proactively addressing the needs of its school community.
