Assistant Principal

Marietta City School District•Marietta, OH

10d

About The Position

Helps the principal manage the school program. Promotes an effective learning environment. Encourages program innovations. Administers the student conduct code. Monitors compulsory attendance requirements. Promotes close working relationships with parents, students, and staff. Keeps the principal informed about emerging issues.

Requirements

Valid Ohio administrative license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.
Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
Documentation of a clear criminal record.
Meets all prerequisite qualifications to be bonded.
Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.
Promotes a positive work environment and engenders staff enthusiasm.
Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Responsibilities

Helps administer assigned academic, guidance, and student service programs.
Participates as an active member of the district’s management team.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
Maintains visibility within the building and at school functions. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Builds community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
Helps develop and implement the district’s continuous improvement plan.
Provides staff leadership. Helps resolve problems. Maintains open and effective communications with staff and the community.
Helps develop the master schedule as directed. Helps facilitate the equitable distribution of workloads and extra assignments.
Helps obtain substitutes or provides classroom coverage during teacher absences.
Supervises and evaluates school events and extracurricular activities as directed.
Upholds applicable Ohio Revised Codes and board policies (e.g., age, immunization, attendance, residency, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc.).
Assists with enrollment and withdrawal procedures.
Keeps current with the K-12 courses of study, the district’s scope and sequence framework, and state standards/guidelines.
Promotes the continuity of the instructional program. Provides insights about the progression of student skills and key contributions made by staff at each level.
Assists with proficiency and alternative testing programs. Helps analyzes test results. Provides staff direction for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance.
Encourages staff to develop and disseminate innovative program materials.
Supports IAT processes to help staff resolve problems that impede student learning.
Participates in SAIC (Student Attendance Individual Conferences)
Participates in Attendance Court Hearings
Will assume the leadership role during the absence of the Principal
Supports a full range of educational options. Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.
Participates in parent conferences and 504 meetings as requested. Helps ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
Schedules 504 meetings and works with all stakeholders in predevelopment of and maintaining of 504 plans.
Provides guidance, communicates high expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress. Promotes open communications with parents and the community.
Monitors attendance and employment laws. Develops and/or updates administrative procedures to comply with legal mandates.
Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Helps teachers with discipline and pupil management issues. Prepares student conduct reports.
Investigates student attendance and conduct concerns. Helps parents and students understand attendance and behavioral requirements. Prepares a warning letter outlining the consequences of continued truancy and/or misconduct.
Counsels students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct. Helps resolve problems that impede student learning and/or participation in school activities.
Investigates hardship, neglect, and suspected child abuse cases. Initiates referrals to community resources (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.). Serves as the primary contact for county authorities.
Helps the principal to revise/update a teacher’s manual and student/parent handbook.
Upholds procedures that protect school property and help ensure the health and well-being of students, staff, and visitors.
Helps supervise student activities as directed (e.g., arrivals/departures, parking lots, lunch periods, hall duty, extracurricular programs, etc.).
Updates emergency preparedness plans (e.g., fire drills, tornado drills, safety procedures, etc.). Responds to building emergencies to ensure staff/student safety.
Maintains effective relationships with community services (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.).
Participates in staff selection and orientation processes.
Expresses high expectations and monitors staff performance (e.g., observations, review of lesson plans, individual conferences, staff meetings, etc.). Promotes opportunities for staff to develop new skills.
Provides leadership in the planning and delivery of staff development programs that improve teacher outcomes (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.).
Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits reports on time. Maintains district records for the maximum period mandated by law and/or board policy.
Assists with the collection and verification of educational management information and student data in cooperation with the EMIS coordinator.
Promotes the effective use of available technology in records management and instructional activities. Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Monitors student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and works with staff and students to eliminate unacceptable behavior.
Encourages parent organizations. Supports and participates in school and student activities as time permits.
Supports appropriate research and pilot projects. Identifies and recommends funding opportunities. Helps prepare grant and foundation proposals.
Participates in national, state, and/or regional activities that advance district goals.
Participates in professional growth opportunities.
Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.