Assistant Principal Elementary - 10 months - 213193

Anoka-Hennepin Schools•Anoka, MN

About The Position

The Assistant Principal - Elementary supports the principal in developing and carrying out the school's vision, mission, and goals, and assists with the overall administration of the school. The role interprets and enforces school policies and procedures and implements and observes school board policies. The Assistant Principal participates in staff recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation; helps teachers prepare effective lesson plans and classrooms; and supervises student behavior procedures and policies, making referrals and communicating with parents as appropriate. The position also works with parent, faculty, student, and community groups and communicates with families, community members, and parent organizations about school programs and activities. At the principal's discretion, additional duties may include serving as the principal's liaison at school and professional public meetings, assisting with the master schedule and schedule changes, managing building security and safety and building usage, supporting staff development, maintaining student and staff handbooks, preparing reports and correspondence, managing summer school programs, arranging field trips, and attending assigned conferences, conventions, and workshops.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Elementary Principal or K-12 Principal License.
Evidence of successful teaching experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of trends in public education and ability to convey and interpret them to staff.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the community.
Successful experience working with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or coordinating experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the principal in developing and carrying out the school's vision, mission, and goals.
Assist with the overall administration of the school and interpret and enforce school policies and procedures.
Implement and observe school board policies.
Participate in the recruitment, selection, staff development, and evaluation of staff members.
Assist teachers with effective lesson plans and classroom preparation.
Supervise, monitor, and administer building and District student behavior procedures and policies; make necessary staff referrals and communicate with parents as appropriate.
Serve with parent, faculty, student, and community groups as requested to advance educational and school goals.
Communicate with parents, community members, and parent organizations about school programs and activities.
At the principal's discretion, serve as the principal's liaison at school and professional public meetings in the principal's absence.
Assist with creating, implementing, and maintaining the master schedule and managing schedule changes.
Support building security and safety, building usage, staff development, and student and faculty/staff handbooks.
Prepare or supervise preparation of reports, records, lists, and other required information and data; write school correspondence.
Plan and manage summer school programs and approve and arrange field trips.
Attend assigned local, state, and national conferences, conventions, and workshops.