26 - Assistant Principal - Elementary School

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary School Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The assistant principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal's absence from the school.

Requirements

Master's degree in Education or related field
Colorado Principal License within 60 days from date of hire
Five (5) years of successful teaching or leadership experience at the elementary or secondary level
Valid Colorado Driver License
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
Knowledge of varied instructional strategies, how to support the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of, and ability to, develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans.
Knowledge and understanding of elementary age children's physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques such as Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Ability to promote and follow Board and Administrative policies, and building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, administrators, community stakeholders, etc.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Knowledge of curriculum design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation, assessment processes and how they should operate in an effective school.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, vendors, peers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with others.
Ability to understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Ability to qualify for a Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an assistant principal/principal
Valid Colorado Teaching License
Experience working in a turnaround school
Experience increasing student achievement and engagement in learning
Experience in the role of an instructional coach
Experience working with children with diverse learning needs
Spanish Speaking Skills

Responsibilities

Assist the principal in the discharge of his/her duties at all times and acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal's absence from the school
Assist in the role of instructional leader to promote student behavior that is supportive, and conducive, to the implementation of the school's instructional programs and goals
Assist in the selection, training, and implementation of school and District standards and initiatives
Assist with scheduling; implementation of goals and selection of instructional materials; analyze test data; determine ways to improve instruction and student goals.
Design and implement programming for Title 1 (for Title schools only), assisting with programming for ESL students, etc.
Assist the principal in the supervision and evaluation of classroom instruction
Assist in implementing instructional strategies, including supporting the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction
Assist in the orientation of new staff members to the teaching environment at the middle school, especially as it relates to the area of students, personnel policy and procedures and general building practices
Support teachers who have students with behavior problems
Assist the principal with developing and managing the school budget and implementation of Human Resources policies
Assist in administering those provisions of the negotiated agreements that are applicable at the building level
Maintain accurate student attendance records and strive to promote good student attendance
Assist with student orientation; counseling; discipline; due process; data gathering; student recognition; and securing student services with outside agencies.
Cooperate with the School Resource Officer (SRO), the juvenile court system, and social service agencies
Assume responsibility for implementing discipline procedures as stated in the Student Handbook.
Develop innovative strategies, preventative approaches, and proactive plans for students who exhibit at-risk behaviors
Act in a supportive role with the principal in work with parents, teachers, and the community to promote the effective flow of communications and ensure positive relations with parents, business leaders and community members.
Listen and respond to parent concerns with sensitivity.
Conduct parent and student meetings and attend all after-school activities
Promote good school-parent relationships when discussing specific student problems with parents.
Assist in organizing parent conferences, back-to-school nights and other times when staff is available to parents to discuss their child's learning and behavior
Represent the principal, in his/her absence, at school activities
Work with teachers and students to promote building maintenance and cleanliness.
Assist in creating and implementing safety and crisis response plans; maintaining facility and equipment
Develop and manage a campus supervision plan and supervises the campus supervisors.
Organize and direct cafeteria supervision during lunch periods
Work in conjunction with principal in supervising students on campus before and after school; monitor students during lunch, recess, passing periods, field trips, orientation programs, assemblies, pays, musicals, other special events and activities; instruct students in appropriate behavior
Support substitute teachers in carrying out their duties
Supervise administrative detention for students
Assist in the promotion of positive school climate and staff morale through recognition programs and honoring those who excel
Promote school safety by implementing safety drills for fire, lockdown, etc.
Provide first aid and CPR if needed
Conduct search and seizures, work with law enforcement and enforce District discipline policies
Assist with the evaluation of licensed and classified staff
Assist with: hiring and orientation of licensed and classified staff; working through concerns and classroom management; planning and directing meetings, staff development, trainings and in-services; communications; listening, providing and receiving feedback, and encouragement for all staff to ensure that standards are achieved and performance is maximized
Serve on District-level committees as assigned by the principal or Superintendent.
Attend conferences, workshops and meetings to keep informed of current practices and trends in education.
Attend meetings of the school site council, advisory committees, etc. as requested beyond the regular workday
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal