Assistant Principal

Lynchburg City Schools • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional programs and campus-level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services

Requirements

• Possess a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision Prek-12.
• Must have at least (3) years of successful experience as a teacher.
• Administrative experience will enhance an applicant's candidacy.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• None
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• May be some travel
• WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative experience will enhance an applicant's candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal in assigning staff to groups/duties based upon student needs and staff strengths.
• Assist the principal in assuming leadership in the development of grade-level or departmental goals consistent with those of the school division.
• Assist the principal in facilitating all scheduling related to the instructional program. This includes master schedule, co-curricular activities, test schedule, building utilization, internal school calendar, etc.
• Assist the principal in monitoring the academic progress of students to include analyzing test data and pass/fail rates.
• Assists the principal in monitoring the effective delivery of the curriculum.
• Assist the principal in promoting the application of technology to teaching and assessing related student learning.
• Assist the principal in working with staff and parents to formulate a mission statement and school goals consistent with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school division.
• Assist the principal in planning and implementing effective staff development programs.
• Assist the principal in supervising and evaluating all school personnel, professional and classified, in accordance with present practices and policies.
• Assist the principal in working cooperatively with the Department of Personnel to select, retain, recognize, and promote personnel.
• Assist the principal in establishing and promoting a positive school climate that fosters cooperative working relationships among staff members, encourages success, communicates high expectations, and recognizes the accomplishments of staff and students.
• Assist the principal in developing and maintaining a high standard of student conduct in order to provide a positive learning environment.
• Assist the principal in communicating all administrative memoranda, division policies and regulations, school rules, etc.
• Assist the principal in planning, administering, and supervising the use of school facilities and ensure that the school plant and facilities are attractive, clean, safe, and secure.
• Assist the principal in delegating authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Assist the principal in planning, administering, and managing the school budget.
• Assist the principal in demonstrating and applying effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Assist the principal in providing for the effective and efficient operation of the school and related facilities including transportation, food services, and equipment.
• Assist the principal in participating in professional growth activities.
• Assist the principal in implementing policies, regulations, and directives of the school division to include timely preparation of reports, lists, and other requested paperwork.
• Assist the principal in working cooperatively with all school employees.
• Assist the principal in working actively with parents and community to foster positive public relations to include support of civic and community activities/organizations.
• Assist the principal in managing, supporting, and evaluating school/business partnerships.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed