Assistant Principal - Early Childhood
Assistant Principal - Early Childhood
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Job Description
Job Title:Assistant Principal - Early Childhood
Location: School Based
Pay Grade:U270
Work Calendar: All 12 Month Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Director this position assists in the development and implementation of the total school program. This position may serve as primary administrator in the absence or disability of thedirector by assuming responsibility for instructional leadership and effective school management.
MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain daily school functions
- Assists in the supervision of the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and non-academic purposes.
- Assists in establishing a plan for the improvement of instruction school philosophy and school policies within District guidelines.
- Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and effectively implements the School Boards Student Code of Conduct.
- Responsible for tracking referrals follow-ups evaluations determinations IEP meetings and reevaluations.
- Assists in planning and supervision of emergency preparedness program including fire drills according to state law and division regulations.
- Updates the Crisis Plan and keeps open communication with staff as well as the Office of Safety and Security.
- Assists with supervision and evaluation of all licensed and service personnel.
- Meets and confers with: staff committees grade level chairpersons individual students parents and central office personnel.
- Assists in providing for the safe arrival and departure of students.
- Assists in the coordination of curriculum related activities and programs.
- Assists in the maintenance of a healthy school environment.
- Assists thedirector in the selection assignment and orientation of staff.
- Schedules and conducts interviews to ensure the school is fully staffed.
- Coordinates the assignments of and assists with the supervision of student teachers aides and volunteers.
- Assists the Director with the budget and procurement process.
- Assists in the supervision of co-curricular and athletic activities.
- Approves the master teaching schedule coordinate the scheduling process and make necessary assignments.
- Reviews and adds written job descriptions for all school staff as needed.
- Provides assistance in the development revision and evaluation of the curriculum.
- Provides assistance as warranted in emergency situations.
Serve as representative for school and division committees
- Serves as designee for all IEP 504 and Student Education Committee (SEC) meetings
- Attends grade level meetings to support Professional Learning Communities.
- Serves as chairperson of the Child Study and Multidisciplinary team assisting teachers with making referrals and implementing interventions while ensuring that all special education staff and special education committees follow federal state and local special education procedures.
- Attends school-sponsored activities.
- Coordinates with Mental Health Health Teachers and Parents along with other support staff concerning health dental nutritional mental health disability and safety needs of children and all other facets of operation that should be handled jointly.
Provide monthly reports
- Prepares and submits accurate monthly reports to the Policy Council and Supervisor of Head Start; and continues ongoing monitoring throughout the year to ensure all student data is up to date.
- Writes grants and grant reports and assists in fiscal monitoring. Assists with the completion of inventories of all property under his/her jurisdiction and for the security accountability and distribution of that property e.g. textbooks computer technology lockers etc.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools
- Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
- Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
- Maintain a clean neat appearance appropriate to position.
- Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
- Serve as a role model for students colleagues and the general public.
- Work in close harmony with colleagues supervisors and co-workers.
- Comply with all District and School policies and regulations including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
- Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
- Three (3) years of successful full-time experience as a teacher supervisor or administrator.
- Must hold the Postgraduate Professional Certificate with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision.
Special salary considerations The offered salary will be the greater of (a)the placement on the listed pay grade justified based on educational attainment and administrative experience or(b) a five percent increase over the candidates placement on the 12-month teacher scale.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge
- Public school administration expectations and support activities
- Virginia instructional standards for early childhood and best practices for ensuring student success in multiple learning environments
- State and federal laws regulations and rules related to public school administration including budget management and data confidentiality
- Abilities
- Manage time and tasks effectively
- Communicate effectively with students staff parents and the broader community through written and oral communication
- Deescalate conflicts among students and staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment
- Lead a diverse team to meet goals
- Organize and perform work independently
- Accept and address feedback in an appropriate manner
- Adapt to change and maintain flexibility
- Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work environment is primarily inside with low/moderate noise temperatures that are controlled and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
- The work is light work requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
- The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; moving the hands wrists or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling grasping or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made as required by law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
