Assistant Principal

Pelham School District•Pelham, NH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Principal in the planning, organization, administration, and management of the school. The position assists with providing school-wide leadership to promote student achievement and safety of each student and staff member. The assistant ensures a safe and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary, and enforces school rules and policy. This position performs duties as assigned by the principal involving major portions of school operations and assumes administration responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal. Special emphasis is placed on student discipline, transportation, special education, student and staff attendance and extra-curricular activities. In accordance with Ed. 304.01, the assistant principal supports the work of the principal and acts as the principal in their absence.

Requirements

A masters degree from an accredited educational institution
at least five (5) years of teaching and/or administration experience
demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, technology integration, special education and school operations/programs
current New Hampshire certification or the eligibility to obtain a Principal endorsement

Responsibilities

Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of best practices for pupils
Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
Ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment
Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources
Having the knowledge and skills to promote the success of all students by understanding the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context
Facilitate SST (Student Support Team) weekly counseling meetings.
Work collaboratively with the school counseling department and special education team for SST.
Represent PHS on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) team and communicate with the principal on progress
Facilitate statewide testing with the school counseling department
Assist the principal with input on the master schedule
Collaborate with teachers to implement teaching and learning best practices (including the ED 306 minimum standards)
Take an active role in department PLCs (professional learning communities)
Evaluate and make recommendations to the building principal and assistant superintendent concerning candidates for professional and nonprofessional positions in accordance with school board policy, or as directed by the superintendent
Assign, direct, and be responsible for the evaluation of all personnel employed in the school in accordance with local school board policy, administrative rules, and as directed by the superintendent
Create and maintain a healthy culture in conjunction with the principal
Assist when necessary with student discipline and address students referred for violations of the handbook, administer disciplinary action as necessary, and notify parents/guardians, teachers and the principal of actions taken
Serve on school and district level committees as needed
Monitor halls, café, bus and car areas, school grounds and pupil movement to ensure a safe and orderly environment
Coordinate fire and bus drills and other emergency response activities
Assist in creating duty schedules for staff based on student assignments and the needs of the building
Attend and supervise after-school, evening, and weekend school-sponsored events and activities as assigned
Seek ways to develop and sustain a climate of mutual respect between and among the students and adults who participate in the school
Prepare related reports and records are required by the school, district, state and/or federal government
Perform any duty assigned by the principal and superintendent in accordance with school board policy, state statutes and the state board of education