Assistant Principal Elementary School

POSITION: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2 Positions)

REPORTS TO: Elementary School Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide support and assistance to the Principal in the development and implementation of procedures that will result in the maximum utilization of staff materials and facilities as they relate to students in Grades K5 and the achievement of the objectives of the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this role successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily under the supervision of and in partnership with the building principal:

• Ensure the implementation of an educational environment that meets the intellectual social emotional and physical needs of all primary and intermediate students in partnership with the building principal;
• Assist planning development organization coordination and supervision of instructional programs and activities; interpret and implement the district approved curriculum program in consideration of building plans;
• Take an active leadership while partnering with the building principal in school improvement planning and implementation including gathering analyzing and using student data with building teams to monitor program and delivery effectiveness;
• Supports and implements established building policies procedures and regulations.
• Actively participate in the screening selecting assigning supervising and evaluating certified and educational support staff (ie: paraprofessionals maintenance contracted personnel and substitute teachers);
• Contribute to the professional learning and training of all staff according to established improvement plans and District policies and procedures
• Provide effective leadership for efficient facilitation of special education and student support services in the building in conjunction with Principal and District leaders;
• Plan schedule and supervise student activities;
• Assist in the budget planning process at the building level;
• Supervise the organization and proper management of instructional materials student records and financial obligations of the building (ie: budgets accounts and fee management)
• Supervise and address procedures for student and building safety and security including establishing drills handling disturbances and investigations and leading crisis emergency management;
• Collaborate with the Principal and building leadership team to ensure a positive serviceoriented atmosphere in the school
• Coordinate transportation needs of the school in cooperation with the Principal and District leaders;
• Facilitate special education meetings and serve as the local Education Agency Lea representative as needed;
• Coordinate the assignment orientation and supervision of student teachers and interns and cooperation with the building principal
• Relate to students with mutual respect while carrying out and modeling a developmentally appropriate behavior plan and policy
• Assist with planning and of a student activities calendar including special events that inform families build school climate enhance and highlight student learning and communicate events with the District and stakeholders;
• Supervise and manage building operations to ensure safety and efficiency
• Monitor teaching and learning as directed by the principal including observing classroom instruction and analyzing student learning data
• Coordinate schedule and supervise building operations as assigned by the principal including cleaning maintenance lunchroom playground duty/coverage arrival/dismissal procedures food service and building usage.
• Assist with state and federal reporting requirements as directed
• Serve as the building principal in the absence of the principal
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s)
• Organize and supervise all aspects of the cocurricular program including sponsored before and after school programs and clubs and activities;
• Vision and lead efforts to build and maintain familyschool partnerships and engagement with community groups promoting a positive image of the school within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university with training in administration supervision and/or curriculum and instruction
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate administrative endorsement (ie: Principal Superintendent etc.
• Valid Appropriate Illinois credentials to evaluate certified staff

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of successful administrative or supervisory experience at the elementary level is preferred
• Four years of successful teaching or related service experience is required preferably at the elementary level

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Evidence of instructional leadership with a strong commitment to academicexcellence with high expectations of students and staff.
• Strong background in core content with experience with multitiered systems of support and data Analysis.
• An administrative leadership style based on effective human relations and a studentfocused continuous improvement model;
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction at the elementary level
• Ability and flexibility to work in a fastpaced environment with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated excellence as an educational leader with strong organizational problem solving and human relations skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication collaboration and interpersonal skills with a record of building relationships that foster collegial trust promote teacher efficacy family engagement and motivate others to aspire to high expectations and accountability with a common instructional focus;
• A positive attitude toward the role and flexibility as an innovative team builder;
• Accessibility and visibility to building stakeholders
• Evidence of regular engagement and desire to continue professional learning implementation and reflection in the areas of curriculum child development equitable practices and instructional methods in the elementary school;
• Experience with the integration of instructional technology to enhance delivery of learning
• Knowledge of District policies Local policies State and Federal laws relating to students
• Understanding of the range of services and requirements to meet the needs of a diverse student population including special education enrichment and multilingual services and demonstrated use of strategies for ensuring practice of the same;
• The vision compassion and enthusiasm for effective team leadership to motivate high standards and continuous improvement;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Spanish is strongly preferred

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position may require the ability to participate fully in the training and regular certification and use of established methods of crisis management including deescalation and physical management. May require valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

Work is performed within the school/district environment where unusual temperatures noise and hazards are relatively nonexistent. Work requires the employee to perform the following critical physical demands of the job:

• Ability to regularly communicate verbally and hear;
• Ability to use close and distant vision and adjust focus/
• Ability to push pull ambulate perform tasks from a standing or seated position and use fine motor manipulation during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to occasionally stoop kneel crouch and lift or move up to 3050 pounds.
• Ability to travel from building to building and within the local community as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The minimum annual base salary for this position is $76878 to be determined by the Superintendent based on experience and credentials. In addition to salary this position offers fringe benefits including but not limited to Board Contribution to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) health dental vision and life insurance. This is a 12month certified administrative nonbargaining position. FLSA Exempt Status.

EVALUATION

Performance of this role will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of professional personnel and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Illinois School Code related to Principal evaluation.

The information contained in this job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

RELATES TO: Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent Human Resources and Labor Relations

Chief Officer for Legal Services and Labor Relations

Assistant Superintendent Business and Financial Services

Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction

Assistant Superintendent Student Services

Director of Student Services

Director of Teaching and Learning

Director of Technology and Information Services

Manager of Building Support Services

Manager of Food Services

Program Coordinators

Student Services Coordinator

Other School Principals

PTO / PTA and Community Groups

Parents

SUPERVISES DIRECTLY: Teachers

Secretary

Clerical Aides

SUPERVISES INDIRECTLY:Engineer and Custodial Personnel

Paraprofessionals

Food Service Personnel

Pupil Personnel Services

Required Experience:

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