Assistant Principal / Athletic Director - AHS

Alleghany County Public Schools•Covington, VA

18h

About The Position

Assists in the administration of all aspects of the total school program for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools by providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with division goals.

Requirements

Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement as a Principal or Administration/Supervision K-12.
Have demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community.
Must possess demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents as attested to by the Division Superintendent of schools.
Candidate must possess good moral character.

Responsibilities

Conducting instructional supervision and evaluation including classroom and teaching observations for assigned areas.
Implements curriculum and educational objectives consistent with goals.
Advises teachers regarding instruction, classroom management, and student discipline.
Provides leadership in initiating in-service programs and organizational improvements.
Provides a climate conducive to effective communications through the use of faculty meetings, committees, and individual conference.
Coordinates the use of subject matter specialists, resource teachers, and other resource personnel.
Assists the principal in coordinating and administering pupil personnel services and maintaining high expectations for daily operations.
Maintains effective discipline and fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff.
Ensures adequate supervision of students.
Coordinates and supervises student activities and events including before/after school activities, as requested.
Coordinates services to students such as guidance, health, special education;.
Participates in eligibility meetings.
Ensures that all staff members keep and submit accurate and up-to-date records, as required.
Ensures that the Student Code of Ethics and Character Counts Pillars are displayed and emphasized throughout the school.
Maintains school rules and regulations which conform to the regulations of the School Board of Alleghany County and the State Board of Education
Assists in school scheduling
Assists the principals in administering staff personnel procedures in accordance with approved policies and procedures
Participates in reviewing applications, interviewing, placement, and evaluation of all staff members, as requested;
Contacts substitute employees as needed
Completes required reports
Promotes a healthy and safe work environment
Develops and participates in staff development and in-service training programs for all staff
Assists the principal in administering the financial and building needs of the school
Establishes building maintenance schedules and evaluating their effectiveness
Maintains furniture and equipment inventories
Supervises the use of the school and grounds by all agencies and/or organizations;
Implements a discipline policy that fosters a sage and positive environment for all students and staff
Hold regular faculty meetings and maintains effective communication with all school personnel
Encourages staff to take advantage of professional growth opportunities by assuming responsibility for a program of in-service training and staff development
Maintains sensitivity to individual personal staff situation/problems
Takes major responsibility for creating an effective environment for learning
Notifies the superintendent and designates on person who is employed in the school to act in his or her behalf when prevented by illness or other causes for performing the required duties
Assigns all staff in the school to such duties, and activities as are necessary for the efficient operation of the school
Oversees that all staff members keep and submit accurate and up-to-date records, as required
Assumes responsibility for assigning faculty members(s) to supervise the loading and unloading of school buses, parent pick-up and drop-off stations and ensures the security of the students parking lot(s)
Maintains and ensures the security of student records according to local, state, and federal guidelines
Maintains the attractiveness of building and grounds, reports needed repairs to the maintenance department
Coordinates the planning and implementing of the school budget
Ensures the maintenance of accurate financial records and provides for the receipt of all funds in accordance with state accounting procedures, including extracurricular activity funds
Arranges special events and prepares communications that help to interpret the school’s programs to the parent and the community
Responds to needs and concerns of parents and other community members or agencies
Establishes and utilizes a School Parent Advisory Council/Committee Reviews requests and grants permission for the use of school buildings by community groups
Assumes responsibility for the supervision of students during the school day, while being transported to and from school, on school trips and during activity or function sponsored by the school and attended by students; ensures that the Character Counts Pillars are displayed and emphasized throughout the school
Make a careful daily check of student absences and requires an excuse following each absence
Administers school rules and regulations which conform to the regulations of the County School Board of Alleghany and the State Board of Education
Coordinates with the Athletic Director on staffing, supervising, and scheduling athletic events
Coordinates with extra-curricular sponsors/coaches on supervising, coverage, and scheduling of all extra-curricular activities
Recognizes and rewards students’ academic, extra-curricular, and/or conduct achievements
Develops necessary bulletins and communiqués to students and parents
Maintains records and files of meetings and assorted communiqués
Confers with individual students and student groups
Assumes responsibility of assigning administrative coverage/attendance for all student activities and events
Coordinates the safe and efficient utilization of the school facilities for instructional, extracurricular, and community activities
Analyzes data on student achievement
Uses the resources of the community and involves parents and citizens in evaluating the school program, developing the Biennial School Plan, Volunteer services in the school, and programs of supplemental instruction or enrichment/
Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as the superintendent shall direct
Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities
Contacts parents immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible, in the event of an accident, serious illness, or other matter pertaining to the general welfare of the student
Conducts fund raising activities in accordance with School Board regulation
Maintains school handbook of policies and procedures, including the school division’s standards of student conduct and enforcement procedures, along with matters of interest to parents and students
Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies
Communicates with students, student counselors, resource officers, and parents through conferences and other means
Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school Maintains licensure at the state and/or national lever: assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date
Demonstrates non-discriminatory practices in all activities
Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with school/system policies and practices.