Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
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Job Description
General Summary of the Position
The Assistant Principal fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by working with the principal in the management of the school faculty staff and students with major emphasis on curriculum and instruction as well as student discipline. This position reports to and is evaluated by the principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
- Supports and assists with the responsibilities of the principal
- Serves as the principal in the principals absence
- Assists in the general administration of the school
- Supports the communication training and supervision of the faculty and staff
- Assists in planning for staff development curriculum educational textbooks and materials and student testing
- Maintains documentation of instructional planning
- Carries out the disciplinary policies of the school
- Interprets and enforces school policies
- Designs the master schedule
- Assists with faculty and other meetings
- Provides direct supervision of school sponsored activities
- Communicates effectively with students parents and other professionals
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct demeanor and work habits
- Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school students and staff
- Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
- Monitors students regarding tardiness absences and those on academic probation
- Oversees faculty and staff committees as assigned
- Observes and evaluates instruction and provides constructive feedback on performance
- Supports the preparation of handbooks
- Supports the referral process for student evaluation within the public school system
- (DO NOT REMOVE) Other duties as assigned
- (DO NOT REMOVE) Abide by all policies as outlined in the Catholic Schools Office Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Elementary and Secondary Schools
Position Requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
- Knowledge of curriculum instructional methods/strategies and curriculum differentiation
- Knowledge of child development learning and behavior
- Able to manage student behavior
- Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
- Able to work well with others in a school community
- Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Skill in job appropriate technology
- Skill in critical thinking and planning
Education and Experience:
- Masters degree and 18 credit hours in educational administration and supervision courses *or participating in a masters degree program
- 3 years teaching experience
Special Requirements:
- Required to work some nights and weekends
- Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
- Required to work a minimum a full school day
- Required to work in standard office and school conditions
- A commitment to ongoing formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development.
This position requires a Preemployment affidavit. Download the form now to upload to your application.
Physical Requirements Specific to the Job:
N/A
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of the employer.
Employer reserves the right to modify this job description without notice to the employee. This job description is not a contract and does not alter the employees atwill employment status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
