Assistant Principal

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the school principal, the Assistant Principal takes charge of the school in the absence of the principal. This role assists in the direction and coordination of educational, administrative, supervisory, and counseling activities at the school, and performs related duties as required. The Assistant Principal plays a key role in developing and implementing the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA), participating in budget development and monitoring, and planning and supervising student activity programs. This position involves providing guidance to students, recommending disciplinary actions, meeting with parents, supervising students during various events, observing and providing feedback on teacher performance, assisting with teacher interviews and supervision of student teachers and substitutes, and responding to inquiries and complaints from various stakeholders.

Requirements

Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Must possess a valid Type 75 Educational Administrative Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary and secondary education
Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Chicago Public Schools
Good knowledge of school budgeting methods and procedures
Ability to work with and for school-aged children
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and career service staff, parents and guardians, volunteers, local school council members, and community organizations
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good supervisory skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA)
Participates in the development and monitoring of the local school budget
Plans and supervises student activity programs
Provides individual and group guidance to students for personal problems, and educational and vocational objectives
Takes or recommends disciplinary action for students or employees in violation of established discipline codes
Meets with parents and guardians to review student progress or problems
Supervises students at assemblies and social and athletic events
Directs and coordinates teacher supervision of lunchrooms, corridors, and playgrounds
Observes teachers' and career service personnel's performance and provides recommendations regarding performance to the school principal
Assists principal in interviewing and recommending teacher and career service candidates for employment
Assists in supervising student teachers assigned at the school
Assists in making arrangements for and overseeing substitute teachers at the school
Responds to inquiries and complaints from students, parents and guardians, local school council members, and the general public concerning school operating policies and procedures
May teach courses
May organize and conduct in-service teacher and career service training at the school
May accompany students on field trips
May sponsor clubs, activities, and athletics