Assistant Principal (26-27 School Year)

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

About The Position

Under occasional supervision, assists the Principal in providing the leadership and management skills necessary to maximize the efforts of teachers and students in an environment which is conducive to educational enhancement, growth and achievement. Assists in supervising classified staff members; ensures subordinates' adherence to regulations, District goals and policies.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in education administration supplemented by three to five years of experience as a successful classroom teacher, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must possess certifications to meet state, AdvancEd and federal standards.

Responsibilities

Assists in supervising classified staff members; assigns work loads and establishes work schedules; and directs and supervises duties of assigned staff.
Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; acting on employee problems; and recommending the discipline of employees as appropriate.
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and adherence to District policies; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; and offers advice and assistance as needed.
Performs the duties of Principal in his/her absence.
Assists the Principal in planning, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of school-wide programs, policies, goals and objectives.
Ensures that all Board and administrative policies are effectively explained and implemented.
Supervises and coordinates student attendance policies and record-keeping.
Monitors student behavior and oversees student disciplinary action.
Monitors, ensures, and promotes students' achievement.
Coordinates and supervises student activities and special programs as assigned and recruits teacher volunteers.
Observes and evaluates the instructional program, observes classroom environment, and makes recommendations for improvement in instruction and class management as appropriate.
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from teachers, students and parents.
Works to resolve administrative, instructional and behavioral problems.
Assists in the preparation of the master class schedule and maintains school calendar.
Compiles annual budget requests and requisitions, and maintains adequate supplies and equipment.
May supervise the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
Enforces policies and procedures designed to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff while on campus.
Conducts safety inspections and safety drills periodically.
Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession and ensures that staff members remain current as well.
May perform morning, afternoon and lunch duties on the school grounds as well as attend school evening events and off or on campus meetings.
Manages transportation including the coordination of buses.
Supervises special education program.
Implements new academic and school improvement programs where necessary.
Coordinates, supervises and runs weekly and monthly staff meetings.
May perform different roles at meetings.
Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve various information and to prepare reports and correspondence.
Receives, reviews, analyzes, prepares and/or submits various records and reports, including budget requests, financial reports, testing data, staff reports, attendance reports, transcripts, incident reports, school schedule, faculty manual, student manual, exam schedules, performance appraisals, staff development reports, requisitions, technical and professional reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
Operates a variety of equipment and uses software applications, to include a computer, mobile devices, Internet, e-mail, scanner, printer, typewriter, two-way radio, telephone, calculator, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the Superintendent, immediate supervisor, other district administrators, other principals, teachers and other school staff members, parents, students, Board members, and the general public.
Attends and/or conducts District, staff and community meetings as necessary.
Performs related duties as required.