Assistant Principal - Secondary

Shelby County Schools • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Assist in the overall administration of an assigned secondary school within the District. The position supervises assigned professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support personnel and assists with planning, implementing and evaluating programs and operations that support an effective instructional environment and student vocational growth and development. The position develops and implements programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports.

The Assistant Principal assists with school operations, staffing and staff development, school-wide programs and policies, schedules, facilities, budgeting, instruction, standardized testing, student discipline, extracurricular activities, special programs, communications, recordkeeping, safety, public relations and coordination with other schools and organizations. The position assumes the Principal’s responsibilities in their absence and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Educational Administration or Supervision from an accredited college or university.
• State certification in Administration/Supervision at the elementary and/or secondary level, Educational Leadership, or equivalent certification as defined by the Tennessee Department of Education.
• Three to five years of successful teaching experience with some demonstrated leadership experience.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively may be considered. Examples include Adult Higher Education, MBA, Organizational Management and Public Administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily operations and administration of the assigned school; assume the Principal’s responsibilities in their absence.
• Supervise assigned professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support personnel, including staffing, selection recommendations, work assignments and evaluation, counseling, discipline and termination recommendations; prepare employee performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement staff training and development programs and opportunities.
• Assist in planning and implementing school-wide programs, policies, goals and objectives, ensuring adherence to organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Help explain and implement school and District policies.
• Establish and maintain plans and actions to accomplish school goals, including school calendars and schedules.
• Assist with long-range facility planning and coordinate school safety and facility/grounds inspections.
• Assist with preparation and management of the school budget; solicit and secure grants and assist with procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Review and evaluate the instructional program, observe classrooms, recommend improvements to instruction and class management, and maintain school-wide textbook accountability.
• Assist in coordinating and implementing required standardized testing programs.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline in compliance with due process and student rights.
• Provide leadership for and supervision of assigned extracurricular activities.
• Coordinate assigned special programs and events.
• Respond to inquiries, concerns and complaints from teachers, students and parents and work to resolve administrative, instructional and behavioral problems.
• Prepare and maintain legally and administratively required records and reports; ensure staff maintain assigned records and submit accurate, timely reports.
• Assist in implementing the school’s public relations program.
• Enforce policies and procedures protecting the safety and welfare of students and staff on campus.
• Keep abreast of professional developments and innovations and ensure staff remain current.
• Keep the supervisor informed of unusual events, activities and routine matters within the supervisor’s accountability.
• Perform administrative and office duties, including preparing reports and correspondence, compiling data, copying and filing documents, and responding to email.
• Represent the school and District at professional and community meetings as appropriate.
• Coordinate school programs and activities with other schools, agencies and organizations as appropriate.
• Attend classes, training, conferences, workshops and meetings to maintain job knowledge, skills and required certifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level