Assistant Principal-Madison School District-multiple positions

Position Title: Assistant Principal

Length of Work Yr: 11 months

Salary Range: $ 83487

Placement based on degree and experience

Department:Multiple positions

Reports To:School Principal

SUMMARY:

Provides functional and productive leadership in support of the principal at the school level for the purpose of qualitatively improving the educational program; accountable for student educational progress and achievement. Works with faculty and staff integrating ideas materials and people into a harmonious working unit for the achievement of District and School mission and District goals and objectives through participatory management and decision making process. Executes both executive and educational responsibilities. Evaluates programs and staff to ensure continued student academic program and achievement. Promotes career excellence through standard evaluations Functions effectively as a member of the Administrator Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Under the leadership of the school principal to provide functional and productive leadership at the school level for the purpose of improving support services for students.
• Share with the principal the responsibility for ensuring a safe and orderly school and learning environment
• Assist students to succeed with academic interpersonal and behavioral needs and goals.
• Assist in the interpretation of school and District programs policies and procedures to students parents staff and community.
• Assist the principal in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance
• Implement the Districts rules and regulations for violation of the school discipline code. Collect record evaluate and report data on student disruption to the school staff and District Office
• Work with referred students for the purpose of modifying inappropriate behavior
• Participate in the coordination implementation and supervision of extra-curricular and co-curricular programs at the school
• Conducts group and/or individual counseling sessions with students referred by staff members administration and parents
• Implement effective home school and community relations on behalf of students
• Conduct re-entry conferences with students who have been absent from school for extended periods
• Assist the school staff in the development and implementation of school-wide and classroom management strategies to effective desired behavior change
• Communicate with community and government agencies concerning the needs of the students: i.e. drug abuse truancy counseling and social services etc.
• Assist the instructional staff in the implementation of student assessment programs
• Implement effective home-school and community relations on behalf of students
• Perform other tasks and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by the principal

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All personnel assigned to the campus for which the assistant principal is responsible.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Arizona Principal Certification Required
• Bachelors Degree Masters Degree (required)
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Teacher on Assignment or Assistant Principal
• Knowledge and skill in student guidance techniques based upon academic preparation or experience
• Knowledge of school-aged and family services within the community
• Demonstrated experience in working with multicultural student populations
• Demonstrated experience in working with Behavior Management System
• Knowledge and demonstrated skills related to effective teaching learning and leadership skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students in English. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients other employees and/or students in English. Ability tospeak and present effectively before vendors administration and staff. Ability to effectivelypresent information and respond to questions from groups of administrators managers

employees clients customers and/or the general public. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to administrators top management public groups/community and Governing Board.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interests commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply financial concepts such as compound interest time value of money tax rates and discounts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:. Ability to work in a friendly manner and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

Arizona Principal Certification Required

EVALUATION:

Evaluated annually pursuant to District policy and administrative regulations/procedures.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE:

Any employee who engages in misconduct may be subject to the following disciplinary actions:

• Verbal or written warning
• Written reprimand
• Suspension with or without pay
• Dismissal

Required Experience:

Junior IC