Assistant Principal - Charlottesville Early Learning Center

Charlottesville City Schools•Charlottesville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal is responsible for the assistance of administration of all aspects of the total school program. The Assistant Principal provides educational leadership for students and staff consistent with the division goals and under the direction of the Principal.

Requirements

Required skills include performing multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally update skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skills include adhering to safety practices, planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records, using pertinent software applications; knowledge to perform algebra and/or geometry, review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; have knowledge of age appropriate activities, business telephone etiquette, concepts of grammar and punctuation; safety practices and procedures; ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods; work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; utilize a variety of data and job-related equipment; independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans; independent interpretation of guidelines; strong communication with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules, setting priorities; work as part of a team; adapting to changing work priorities; working with frequent interruptions; monitor and appropriately allocate funds for the school
Master’s Degree with a valid Virginia license with Administration and Supervision preK-12 endorsement or other related endorsement and at least three years of teaching experience are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous administrative experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct instructional supervision and evaluations including classroom and teaching observations for assigned areas
Implement curriculum and education objectives consistent with goals
Develop an efficient system for pupil and program appraisal, recommending changes as needed to meet student needs
Evaluate grading policies and pupil progress with members of the staff
Assist teachers in planning field trips and using community resources
Provide leadership in initiating professional learning programs and organizational improvements
Oversee Advanced Tiers process
Participate in assigned PLC meetings to assist with data analysis and lesson planning
Provide a climate conducive to effective communications through the use of faculty meetings, committees and individual conferences
Coordinate the use of subject matter coordinators, instructional coaches, lead teachers and other resources
Implement and maintain a code of acceptable student behavior
Coordinate and supervise student activities including after school activities
Coordinate services to students such as guidance/counseling, health, special education
Participate in eligibility and IEP meetings
Supervise pupil record keeping
Assist in student scheduling
Participate in the recruitment, placement and evaluation of all staff members
Employ substitute employees as needed
Complete required reports
Promote a health and safe work environment
Develop professional learning programs for all staff
Establish or assist with building maintenance schedules and evaluate their effectiveness
Maintain furniture and equipment inventories
Supervise the use of school and grounds by all community groups
Order necessary instructional materials, textbooks, equipment and analyze the usage of such materials in collaboration with the Principal.
Communicate with parents in multiple means to encourage participation
Participate in the activities of the Parent Teacher Organization and any other parent groups as assigned by the Principal
Communicate and interpret school division policies, procedures and regulations.
Assist the Principal in developing and evaluating the annual School Improvement Plan, data presentations and other information sharing as needed
Coordinate and implement the Virginia Assessment Program for Standards of Learning (SOL), Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP), WIDA as appropriate
Complete any other duties as assigned by the Principal