Education: North Dakota Secondary Principals Credential North Dakota Teaching License Masters degree with emphasis in school administration and experience in teaching. Administrative experience preferred.
Job Goal: The role of the Associate Principal is to assist in supervising the overall operation of the school giving direction and supervision to the educational program implementing the policies of the school board and carrying out the directives of the Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Leadership
- Create an environment that contributes to the desired performance of students and teachers in accordance with the schools philosophy and mission statement.
- Provide professional growth opportunities for all staff members at the building level that align with the districts strategic plan.
- Participate in local state and national professional organizations.
- Keep current with trends issues and practices in education at the local state and national level.
- Institute implement and monitor the districts strategic plan.
Curriculum and Instruction
- Assist in selection development and implementation of curriculum.
- Assist teachers parents and students in developing appropriate educational and behavioral plans for students.
- Serves on committees as requested by the principal.
- Plan and provide for supervision of cocurricular programs.
- Work with the Special Education Department in the referral staffing and placement of special needs students.
Management
- Assist in supervising all areas of the plant and grounds.
- Assist in the construction of the master schedule.
- Maintain student discipline consistent with school rules and policies as annually outlined and updated in the student handbook.
- Assist in maintaining an accurate student attendance and reporting system.
- Assist in completing local state and federal reports.
- Assist in planning for the safety of students in emergency situations.
- Assist in coordinating bus routes for the transportation of students.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a schedule of staff supervision for study halls hallways commons area and computer
Personnel
- Assist in recruitment selection and orientation and training of all personnel in the building.
- Assist in delegating duties to certified and noncertified staff supervising and evaluating staff according to district and state regulations.
- Provide high quality growthorientated feedback to supervised staff.
Communication
- Maintain communications with building and district personnel community organizations and media; and collaborate with other educational and social agencies and the community.
- Encourage and promote parent involvement in the school.
- Provide appropriate written communications: school newsletters handbook etc.
- Supervise the planning and promotion of school activities.
Athletics
- Hiring supervising and evaluation of HEAD coaches (Head coaches hire/evaluate assistant coaches; with support of Associate Principal)
- Supervision of activities
- Rental Agreements
- Game Workers
- Eligibility
- Clubs & Activities
- Field and Gym set up
Supervisory Responsibility: Secondary teachers paraprofessionals and staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring training employees; planning assigning and directing work; addressing employee performance and disciplinary matters; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.
Terms of Employment: As established by negotiations (210 or 230 days contract).
Evaluation: By the building principal at least twice each year in the first three years of service (December 15 & April 15) and at least once each year thereafter (April 15).
Required Experience:
IC