The Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of a school administrator and assist the Principal in the performance of duties noted under the following categories:1. Leadership
- Articulates the vision and mission of the school and the district.
- Reviews evaluates and revises instructional programs using relevant data.
- Knows and encourages appropriate uses of instructional technologies.
- Involves staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are related to high student achievement.
- Promotes activities that honor academic excellence.
- Implements the schools and districts goals.
2. Administration
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
- Uses effective methods of personnel selection supervision and evaluation.
- Identifies implements and evaluates contentbased instruction based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
- Practices relevant fiscal management policies and procedures.
- Uses technology appropriately: as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling; as a communication tool; data collection and accountability; and educational research.
- Assists in the improvement of instructional programs.
- Provides support and leadership in implementing standardsbased classrooms and the use of the Principles of Learning.
- Understands plant facilities and equipment management.
3. Equity
- Assures presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs interests and abilities of all students.
- Understands models and encourages the belief that effort is a key factor in achievement.
- Helps all students see themselves as unique individuals responsible for their own actions.
- Assures high academic expectations for all students.
- Holds teachers students and self to high standards of performance and behavior.
4. Community Relations
- Involves families and other community members in developing the vision goals School Improvement Plans and programs for the school/district.
- Promotes partnerships among staff families the business community and other community groups and uses community resources to enhance instruction.
5. Professional Responsibilities
- Is familiar with the districts student support services.
- Is familiar with the range of instructional programs practices policies and beliefs that promote the goals of the Culture of Equity and Proficiency.
- Knows multiple strategies to assess student performance.
- Understands organizational change schoolbased management and school restructuring.
- Understands federal state and local laws and regulations including laws on disability civil rights and responsibilities issues of liabilities and requirements of due process.
- Participates in parent conferences PTO work and community relations.
- Takes an active part in professional organizations.
Required Experience:
Staff IC