This Assistant Principal role serves as an educational leader, supporting the Principal in planning, coordinating, and directing activities and programs related to the administration of one or more assigned schools. The position involves assisting with instructional programs, staff supervision, student progress, and maintaining community relations.
Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities
Interpret and implement the District approved curriculum program to accommodate individual school needs
Assist in providing leadership to the school staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs for developing long- and short-range plans
Assist in screening, selecting, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the performance of licensed and classified staff members
Motivate employee performance and enhance morale
Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing district staff development and training
Encourage and support professional growth for all staff members
Participate in personal professional growth
Assist in assigning students to encourage optimal growth and make periodic appraisals of their progress
Advise, counsel, and assist instructional, support, and ancillary personnel in problem-solving activities pertaining to student performance and behavior
Maintain liaison with district Student Support Services, including psychologists, speech therapists, nurses, etc.
Assist in the supervision of student enrollment, records, attendance, and health requirements
Assist in the planning, scheduling, and supervision of student activities
Assist in the planning and implementation of school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of the students
Maintain effective community relations
Assist in communicating to parents regarding all phases of the educational program
Assist the Principal in carrying out a program of community relations
Assist the Principal in communications between the central administration and the site
Interpret, support, and implement district and state policies and procedures
Assist in the responsibility for the operational effectiveness of the school, including planning, supervising, and directing the business operation
Assist in the site budget planning process and expenditure control
Serve as the chief administrator in the absence of the Principal
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Knowledge of school students’ development
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Knowledge of procedures, methods, and strategies pertaining to the administration of a school operation
Knowledge of state standards, curriculum and instruction, and safety procedures
Knowledge of effective discipline and campus supervision and control methods
Knowledge of program and activity evaluation strategies and procedures
Knowledge of education law, local policies, and state and federal laws relating to minors
Knowledge of technology
Knowledge of methods and procedures of supervision and evaluation
Knowledge of current educational theories and practices
Demonstrated skill in participatory management, shared decision-making, and school and program planning
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the management functions and activities of the assigned school
Ability to demonstrate outstanding leadership
Ability to be flexible
Ability to analyze and define problems and issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to develop appropriate solutions
Ability to understand and carry out directions with minimal accountability controls
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Must be able to perform medium work exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
Must possess the visual acuity to operate required equipment and motor vehicles
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Educational/School Administration or a related field
Licensed as a Principal (00012) on or before June 30, 2026
Minimum of five successful years as a classroom teacher, with ratings of “proficient”/”at standard” or higher on the NC Educator Evaluation System and no letters of reprimand on file in the last three years
Application Process
Attach your resume and cover letter prior to submitting your application (internal applicants)
Attach your resume, cover letter, most recent evaluation, and official, degree-dated transcripts to all colleges attended prior to submitting your application (external applicants)
Pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test if offered a position
Complete a federally mandated childcare background check and fingerprints if your position requires you to work with preschool children
About the Company
This position reports to the Principal and is classified as Exempt.
