Assistant Principal - Secondary

Memphis Shelby County Schools•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Assist in the overall administration of an assigned secondary school within the District. The Assistant Principal 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.

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 demonstrated leadership experience.
An equivalent combination of training and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively may be considered. Examples include Adult Higher Education, an MBA, Organizational Management, or Public Administration.
For degree equivalency, a bachelor’s degree is equated to four years plus the required years of experience; a master’s degree is equated to two years plus the required years of experience. Where a master’s degree is required, bachelor’s degree years must also be included.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily school operations and administration and assume the Principal’s responsibilities in the Principal’s absence.
Supervise assigned professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support staff, including staffing, work assignments and evaluation, counseling, discipline, and termination recommendations; prepare employee performance evaluations.
Develop and implement staff training and development programs.
Assist in planning and implementing school-wide programs, policies, goals, and objectives and ensure compliance with organizational standards and legal regulations.
Help explain and implement school and District policies.
Help establish plans and actions for school goals and establish 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, secure grants for special programs and projects, and assist with procurement of equipment and supplies.
Review and evaluate instructional programs, observe classrooms, recommend improvements to instruction and class management, and maintain school-wide textbook accountability.
Assist in coordinating and implementing standardized testing programs.
Maintain student conduct and enforce discipline in accordance with due process and students’ rights.
Provide leadership for and supervise 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 and ensure staff records and reports are accurate and timely.
Assist in implementing the school’s public relations program.
Enforce policies and procedures that protect the safety and welfare of students and staff on campus.
Keep abreast of professional developments and innovations and ensure staff members remain current.
Keep the supervisor informed of unusual events and activities and routine matters related to the supervisor’s accountability.
Perform administrative and office duties, including preparing reports and correspondence, compiling information, 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 as needed to maintain job knowledge, skills, or required certifications.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.