Asst. Principal (K-8th Grade DLI)

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the School Principal oversee the overall functioning of the school including student guidance and discipline curriculum instruction assessment student attendance parent involvement student activities site facilities management and other related functions as assigned.

Representative Duties:

• Perform a variety of site management activities; establish and maintain a school calendar monitor cumulative records and campus supervision; supervise and evaluate certificated and classified personnel; supervise custodial activities; utilize District Maintenance Personnel Fiscal Services and Educational Services personnel to enhance site activities.
• Serve as the Acting Principal in the absence of the Principal; serve as administrative designee at Student Study Team meetings.
• Perform a variety of duties related to student behavior; implement school discipline policy; communicate with parents regarding school and District discipline policies and procedures; monitor student attendance; conduct parent conference meetings relating to attendance.
• Assist staff with the implementation of District-adopted courses of study and instructional strategies. Facilitate staff development program; monitor progress report forms and timelines.
• Facilitate Title I and categorical program activities; coordinate student teacher program; coordinate testing programs and analyze assessment data; participate in program evaluation such as the Categorical Program Monitoring Review.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

• Principles methods strategies pertaining to the organization management and supervision of school site.
• Curriculum instruction and assessment best practices and strategies at the K-6/K-8 level.
• Student guidance and discipline.
• Conflict resolution cultural diversity and PLC team building strategies.

Ability To:

• Effectively plan organize lead and supervise specific activities within a K-6/K-8 setting.
• Demonstrate a situational leadership model.
• Effectively analyze complex problems issues and concerns and recommend appropriate alternative solutions.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal direction.
• Establish and maintain effective organizational public and community relationships.

Professional Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate openly and effectively
• Ability to foster good interpersonal relationships among members of the staff the administration and between the school and community
• Ability to help develop increased articulation of curriculum throughout the school
• Strong willingness to be an active and positive member of the community
• Demonstrates competence in educational technology
• Utilizes appropriate management and leadership skills including problem-solving and team-building techniques
• Committed to fostering innovation creativity and collaboration
• Knowledge of K-6/K-8 curriculum and State standards for instruction
• Strong consistent and fair when working with students
• Ability to develop and support a positive campus climate for students and staff

Qualifications:

• A valid California Administrative Services CredentialA Masters Degree in an education related field; School Administration is preferred
• Successful experience working with K-8 children
• A valid California Multiple Subjects/Single Subject Credential
• NCLB certification
• Experience as an athletic director preferred
• Appropriate EL authorization
• A minimum of three years successful teaching experience in a public school working with diverse socioeconomic and multi-ethnic students.
• Committed to providing enthusiastic and dedicated leadership for our schools and their mission.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Attachthe following documents :

• Letter of Intent
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• A Blueprint outlining your vision for improving student achievement services to special education and English learners school wide programs/activities Professional Learning Communities and support for the 21^stcentury learner.

Required Experience:

Staff IC