Assistant Principal

Inter-Lakes School District•Meredith, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal provides administrative leadership and assists the Principal in planning, organizing, directing, staffing and coordinating the activities of the school. In the absence of the Principal, the Assistant Principal assumes the responsibility for the operation of the school. The Assistant Principal may have delegated responsibility for certain portions of the school program including supervision, student services, instruction and other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Education Leadership or related program.
Appropriate certification as required by the State of New Hampshire Department of Education or enrolled in a Program to obtain certification.
A minimum of three years of experience in the field of education, including experience as a classroom teacher.
Such alternatives to the education and experience as specified by the Superintendent.
Requires strong leadership and management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
Ability to think critically and analyze data.
Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to analyze problems and find the best solution.

Responsibilities

Assists the Principal in managing day-to-day operation of the school.
Participates in the recruiting, screening, recommending, training, assigning, supervising and evaluating of school building staff.
Provides leadership in student behavior management.
Assists in establishing positive guides for proper student conduct and maintaining fair, consistent discipline.
Acts as a liaison with the school bus transportation company.
Assists the Principal in the opening and closing of school.
Schedules and coordinates the Master Schedule for all students and/or collaborates with Guidance on completing scheduling.
Coordinates and participates in special events and programs to recognize student achievement, as well as in typical school-sponsored activities, functions and extra-curricular events.
Assists the Principal in the management of emergency situations and building safety.
Manages and oversees transition (6 to 7; 8 to 9) in collaboration with appropriate administration.
Supports the Principal in promoting the school's curriculum and instructional strategies.
Manages and monitors the 504 plans.
Coordinates and leads the collaborative team designed to support student success; Child Study (elementary); Collaborative Support Team (middle/high).
Serves on school and/or district committees as needed.
Attends School Board meetings at the request of the Superintendent.
Complete the Crowd Manager Course and maintain active certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.