Assistant Principal

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Performs difficult professional and responsible administrative work assisting the principal in the coordination supervision and management of the total school program and operation. As part of the administrative team the assistant principal provides leadership in activities and programs as necessary; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the principal. This is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees holding exempt positions often are required to follow a flexible work schedule which may include working extended hours to meet specific job responsibilities. The contracted salary covers all hours worked. Employees holding exempt positions often are required to follow a flexible work schedule which may include working extended hours to meet specific job responsibilities. The contracted salary covers all hours worked.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally up to 10 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires standing walking lifting and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Assisting the principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy policies and goals of the school board. The Elementary School Assistant Principal also..

• Assists in planning supervising and evaluating the instructional program;
• Provides regular non-classroom supervision of students in all school locations and functions;
• Provides direct support to teachers with students materials equipment and supplies;
• Assists with extra curricular activities and field trips as assigned;
• Participates in the development of a master schedule;
• Attends all Parent Teacher Association meetings and related assemblies;
• Participates in child study team meetings;
• Conducts meetings with parents student and teachers;
• Enforces standards of discipline health safety and general welfare for students and maintains records and reports;
• Assists in the preparation of reports; the maintenance of inventories; and the distribution of materials books and equipment;
• Serves as acting principal in the absence of the principal;
• Serves on division-wide regional and state committees as necessary;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the educational objectives practices methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs at the elementary school; thorough knowledge of prescribed School Board policies and procedures; strong oral and written communication skills; outstanding leadership and personal characteristics; a high degree of ability to motivate others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as an elementary school principal in Virginia and recent teaching experiences at the elementary level.

Revised January 2014

SALEM CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work assisting the principal in the coordination supervision and management of the total school program and operation. As part of the administrative team the assistant principal provides leadership in activities and programs as necessary; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the principal. This is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees holding exempt positions often are required to follow a flexible work schedule which may include working extended hours to meet specific job responsibilities. The contracted salary covers all hours worked.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally up to 10 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires standing walking and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Assisting the principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy policies and goals of the school board. The Middle School Assistant Principal also..

• Assists in planning supervising and evaluating the instructional program;
• Participates in the evaluation of teachers as assigned;
• Supervises trains and evaluates support staff as assigned;
• Participates in the development of a master schedule;
• Attends all Parent Teacher Association and community meetings and related assemblies;
• Participates in child study team meetings;
• Organizes executes and maintains school attendance program includes data entry and record keeping;
• Conducts meetings with parents students and teachers and arranges conferences;
• Enforces standards of discipline health safety and general welfare for students; maintains records and reports;
• Oversees preparation of registration guide;
• Supervises and maintains in-school suspension program;
• Maintains and monitors student conduct in bus area halls cafeteria school grounds athletic areas and on school premises;
• Assists in the preparation of reports the maintenance of inventories and the distribution of materials books and equipment;
• Assists with supervision of all extra curricular activities including trips;
• Serves as acting principal in the absence of the principal;
• Serves on division-wide regional and state committees as necessary;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the practices methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs at the middle school; a high degree of oral and written communication skills; outstanding leadership and personal characteristics; a high degree of ability to motivate others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as a school principal in Virginia and with considerable teaching experience and other administration/supervisory experience at the middle school level.

Revised January 2014

SALEM CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work assisting the principal in the coordination supervision and management of the total school program and operation. As part of the administrative team the assistant principal provides leadership in numerous activities and programs; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the principal. This is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees holding exempt positions often are required to follow a flexible work schedule which may include working extended hours to meet specific job responsibilities. The contracted salary covers all hours worked.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally up to 10 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires standing walking and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Assisting the principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy policies and goals of the School Board. The High School Assistant Principal also..

• Assists in planning supervising and evaluating the instructional program;
• Participates in the evaluation of teachers including formal observations and staff development activities;
• Participates in the development of a master schedule and supervises instructional programs;
• Oversees the preparation of the registration guide;
• Serves as testing coordinator;
• Participates in Child Study Team meetings;
• Maintains school attendance program records computer entry and reports;
• Enforces standards of discipline health safety and general welfare for students; maintains records

and makes reports;

• Conducts meetings with parents students and teachers;
• Maintains and monitors student conduct in bus area halls cafeteria common rooms school grounds athletic areas and school premises;
• Supervises and maintains in-school detention program;
• Supervises trains and evaluates support staff as assigned;
• Assists in preparing a variety of reports maintaining inventories and coordinating the ordering and distribution of materials books and equipment;
• Monitors and assists with the supervision of extracurricular activities;
• Coordinates various programs and grants as assigned;
• Performs a variety of administrative responsibilities as delegated by the principal;
• May serve as acting principal in the absence of the principal;
• Serves on division regional and State committees as necessary;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the practices methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs at the high school; general knowledge of data processing techniques and procedures; a high degree of oral and written communication skills; outstanding leadership and personal characteristics; a high degree of ability to motivate others; a high degree of stamina must be exhibited from past experiences as well as the ability to work with and through others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as a secondary school principal in Virginia and considerable teaching experience and other administrative experience at the high school level.

Revised April 2018

SALEM CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

Junior IC