Elementary Assistant Principal
Position: Assistant Principal, Dolbeare Elementary School
Summary: The Assistant Principal plans, organizes, and implements curricular and administrative functions for the school. These functions may include curriculum and program leadership, staff development, family communication, scheduling, main office management, school discipline and safety, student transportation, and facilities oversight.
The Assistant Principal must possess a strong background in early literacy and numeracy with experience as an effective instructional leader.
The Principal oversees the daily operations of the school and provides long-term visioning to ensure student-centered, effective, and efficient practices. Working closely with and reporting directly to the Principal, the Assistant Principal assists the Principal in implementing policies and directives promoting the success of all students and accountability in all practices. The Assistant Principal serves as a member of the Leadership Team and provides leadership in directing initiatives of the district. The Assistant Principal serves as the building leader in the absence of the Principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities [other duties may be assigned]
- Assist the Principal in administration of the school and day-to-day management and operations; serve as Principal in the Principal's absence
- Supervise and evaluate staff, acting as primary evaluator of assigned faculty members and completing all steps and requirements of the evaluation process
- Alongside the principaland curriculum coordinators, lead teachers to implement effective instructional practice and Multi-tiered Systems of support; keep abreast of educational reform and evidence-based best practices in order to serve as an instructional leader
- Supervise conduct of students and oversee disciplinary procedures; keep accurate records of disciplinary actions
- Act as a resource to faculty and students
- Coordinatethe administration of school attendance policies and staff time sheets
- Manageand prepare the school schedule, staff duty assignments, and the calendar of school activities
- Communicate regularly with parents and families; attend meetings of the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) on a bi-monthly basis or as required
Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent
Qualications - Education:Master's Degree in Education or related
- Five years teaching experience
- Massachusetts Principal/Assistant Principal license
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and families
- Strong organization and excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of state and national standards, and understanding of research-based best practices
Work Year: LTS (October-February)
Compensation: $108,269 - 124,368 prorated to number of days worked as LTS. Reports To: Principal
Position Type: Full-Time
The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this positionand additional duties may be assigned.
