Elementary School Assistant Principal

Role and Responsibilities

The elementary school assistant principal works in close cooperation with the elementary school principal, staff and administrators, parents, scholars, and other members of the community to determine common educational goals and objectives that will provide for an effective educational program directed toward meeting the intellectual, emotional, and social needs of each scholar and to create an atmosphere conducive to student learning at the highest possible level appropriate to age group.

Job Description

Managerial

• Oversee ES academic policies and procedures with the ES principal including scheduling, teacher & room assignment, and discipline.
• Implement School Board Policy pertaining to the assigned School.
• Establish and actively pursue the school’s vision and mission in collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Account for all ES needs of curricular materials, furniture, rooms, etc. Plan to ensure that these components are in place.
• Develop work groups and monitor their progress
• Oversee the selection and acquisition of instructional materials and equipment.
• Set high standards and expectations for self, others and the School.
• Create a positive and fair work environment where teachers and other staff feel enthusiastic about work.
• Create a culture that values learning, reading, community engagement, and respect.
• Deal with problems associated with change, build teams to accomplish plans, goals, priorities, and work with parents to resolve complaints or concerns.
• Adjust strategies to accommodate unexpected situations.
• Establish procedures to be used and provide leadership in the event of any incident that may lead the ES division towards any kind of disruptive situation.
• Assign tasks and supervise personnel in task accomplishment, and supervise the operation, activities and functions.
• Participate in developing the school’s strategic plan, calendar, staffing and workforce plan.
• Supervise and monitor the accurate and timely completion of data collection and reporting requirements
• Delegate responsibilities to appropriate staff members
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff assigned to the ES Department.
• Ensure coordination of services and articulation between the early childhood and elementary levels of the instructional program by communicating frequently with the principals, curriculum coordinator and literacy coach
• Provide and coordinate services to staff to assist them with students who experience difficulty in learning. Coordinate resources with school and community to assist the students, parents and staff.
• Provide parent classes to enhance and extend the school learning experiences of children at home. Plan and coordinate parent support sessions, including strategies, care and nurturing, and proper nutrition.

Proactive Orientation

• Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the school.
• Anticipate difficult situations and develop prevention and intervention strategies.
• Access, analyze, interpret, and use data in decision making
• Initiate programs and organize resources to carry out the School’s Continuous Improvement Plan
• Keep abreast of current research, trends, and best practices in early childhood education
• Use current research, performance data, and feedback from students, teachers, parents and community to make decisions related to improvement of instruction and student performance.
• Align ES school initiatives with AISJ goals, mission and vision

Plan, organize, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the early childhood programs. Leadership of this program shall include:

• Ensuring class size requirements
• Use of data to identify student and instructional needs
• Curriculum development to implement the standards
• Consistent and regular program evaluation
• Personnel recruitment and recommendations for selection when vacancies occur
• Orientation and assistance for new staff members and for substitutes
• Communications among staff
• Staff development to expand and improve skills
• Analysis of assessments to improve instruction
• Resources and personnel scheduling
• Parental support and training
• Coordination and close working relationships with Colleagues
• Evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment

Staff Performance & Evaluation

• Set high goals and standards for self, and all staff in ES division
• Supervise, conduct annual performance appraisals and make recommendations for appropriate actions
• Conduct mini observations on all staff at least once per month
• Work with teachers on development and goal setting
• Provide a summative year end evaluation meeting for each ES employee
• Make difficult personnel decisions when necessary, including dealing with ineffective teacher or staff performance.
• Analyze situations

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

• Oversee and participate in all aspects of curriculum design & instruction, including core curriculum, arts, elective, and PE.
• Provide leadership and direction for the implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction at the assigned school, consistent with the School’s goals and priorities.
• Oversee the administration of the testing program for the school.

Recruitment & Selection

• As part of the hiring committee, interview, select qualified candidates to be recommended for appointment in the area of her/his jurisdiction
• In coordination with HR. review job descriptions for ES vacancies
• Assist the ES Principal in researching and reviewing appropriate candidates for ES positions, including support roles.

Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Follow and deal effectively with emergency and/or abuse situations as per the AISJ’s Child protection procedures.
• Act quickly to stop possible breaches of safety.

Communication

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with parents, students, teachers, and the community.
• Promote and implement AISJ Communication Protocol for staff concerns.
• Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus..
• Model effective listening and positive interaction skills
• Develop positive school-community relations and serve as a liaison between the school and the community.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend all-school related activities and events, including but not limited to - board meetings. PTCs, PTSA events, ECC social gatherings...etc.
• Perform incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
• Extended hours beyond the regular school day may be frequently required.