Assistant Principal

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal, serves as an educational leader and assists the Principal in the planning, coordination, and directing of activities and programs related to the administration of one or more assigned schools.

Requirements

Knowledge of school students’ development.
Knowledge of procedures, methods, and strategies pertaining to the administration of a school operation.
Knowledge of state standards; curriculum and instruction; safety procedures.
Knowledge of effective discipline and campus supervision and control methods.
Knowledge of program and activity evaluation strategies and procedures.
Knowledge of education law, local policies, and state and federal laws relating to minors.
Knowledge of technology.
Knowledge of methods and procedures of supervision and evaluation.
Knowledge of current educational theories and practices.
Demonstrated skill in participatory management, shared decision-making, and school and program planning.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the management functions and activities of the assigned school.
Ability to demonstrate outstanding leadership.
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to analyze and define problems and issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to develop appropriate solutions.
Ability to understand and carry out directions with minimal accountability controls.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Educational/School Administration or a related field.
Licensed as a Principal (00012) on or before June 30, 2026.
Minimum of five successful years as a classroom teacher, with ratings of “proficient”/”at standard” or higher on the NC Educator Evaluation System and no letters of reprimand on file in the last three years.

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; interpret and implement the District approved curriculum program to accommodate individual school needs.
Assists in providing leadership to the school staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long- and short-range plans for the assigned school.
Assists in screening, selecting, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the performance of licensed and classified staff members; motivate employee performance and enhances morale.
Assists in planning, organizing, and implementing district staff development and training; encourages and supports professional growth for all staff members; participates in his/her own professional growth.
Assists in assigning students in such a way as to encourage their optimal growth and make periodic appraisals of their progress; advises, counsels, and assists instructional, support, and ancillary personnel in problem-solving activities pertaining to student performance and behavior to determine appropriate solutions.
Maintains liaison with district Student Support Services, including psychologists, speech therapists, nurses, etc.
Assists in the supervision of student enrollment, records, attendance, and health requirements.
Assists in the planning, scheduling, and supervision of student activities.
Assists in the planning and implementation of school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of the students.
Maintains effective community relations; assists in communicating to parents regarding all phases of the educational program; assists the Principal in carrying out a program of community relations.
Assists the Principal in communications between the central administration and the site, and interprets, supports, and implements district and state policies and procedures.
Assists in the responsibility for the operational effectiveness of the school including planning, supervising, and directing the business operation of the school in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Assists in the site budget planning process and expenditure control.
Serves as the chief administrator in the absence of the Principal.
Other duties as assigned.