Assistant Principal

Wake County Public School System•Cary, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets to promote the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. The Assistant Principal supports school operations, staff supervision and evaluation, student services, curriculum development, budget management, school improvement planning, and communication with families and community organizations. The role requires working in a school environment and travel both within and outside Wake County.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Administration.
Three years of previous teaching experience.
Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator-Principal.
Maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in accordance with North Carolina requirements.
Extensive knowledge of best practices for ensuring the academic growth of all students.
Extensive knowledge of school-based management, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services.
Extensive knowledge of professional staff evaluation processes.
Computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional technology.
Excellent customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, using varied communication techniques and tools.
Ability to complete complex tasks accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to maintain a motivated staff through a healthy and safe work environment and honest, fair, timely communication using sound judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or supporting high-needs schools.
Knowledge of and experience with the North Carolina Education Evaluation System (NCEES) for evaluating professional staff.

Responsibilities

Assist the principal with developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets.
Assist with developing the master schedule and related duty assignments, and with student orientation and registration.
Assist in preparing and managing the school budget and allocations in accordance with local, state, and federal policies and regulations, involving staff in setting budget priorities.
Direct school staff in implementing goals, plans, procedures, and schedules for the school program.
Ensure school-based staff are aware of Wake County Public Schools Board of Education policies and that the school complies with the school system’s legal, financial, and organizational structure.
May coordinate development and implementation of a school discipline policy consistent with board policy and state law.
Ensure the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year, and implement regular self-assessment and plan adjustments.
Assist with developing instructional objectives and involve faculty and others in setting curricular objectives to meet school program needs.
Supervise, observe, and evaluate school staff as directed by the Principal, according to the annual observation and evaluation schedule; identify effective teaching and learning strategies and communicate their impact.
Maintain records for materials, supplies, and equipment needed for daily school operations.
Attend meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay current on public-school policies and procedures.
Build and maintain relationships with the parent-teacher organization and community organizations to support two-way communication and foster parent and community involvement.
Design, deliver, and facilitate differentiated professional development to support staff growth and improvement, including for staff new to the field.
Perform other related duties as assigned.