Jr. High Assistant Principal

Indiana Public Schools•Marion, IN

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the principal in creating and maintaining an atmosphere that enables staff and students to attain the unique goals and objectives of Marion Community Schools. Assist the principal in providing leadership for developing effective and efficient educational programs and services.

Requirements

Valid Indiana Administration and Supervision certification
Policies, procedures and functions of student management practices
Applicable software and applications
Plan, organize and schedule priorities.
Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

Responsibilities

Supervise discipline for the junior high school and work proactively to improve student discipline.
Assist the principal in building the Master Schedule.
Work with guidance counselor to administer the student scheduling process and placement of students.
Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and serve as the chief building administrator in the absence of the principal.
Work with the members of the administrative team on school problems common to the system.
Assist with evaluation of certified and classified personnel.
Assist with supervision at curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Work with Social Worker and Guidance Counselor with regards to community agencies and services.
Coordinate and update student discipline files and records.
Oversee onsite Alternative Program.
Assist with the coordination of student arrival and dismissal from the building.
Attend regularly scheduled Parent Conferences and Case Conferences.
Assist Guidance Counselor with coordination and orientation for new students.
Assist the principal in developing and administering the building safety and emergency procedures.
Assist the principal in the development of short and long-range plans for the improvement of the instructional program.
Serve as expulsion examiner.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Building Principal and/or the Superintendent.