POSITION:               Assistant Principal – Elementary School

POSITION GUIDE:

Certified Administrator
12 Months
Non - Bargaining
Exempt Status

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The primary function of the Elementary School Assistant Principal is to provide support and assistance to the Principal in the development and implementation of procedures which will result in the maximum utilization of staff, materials, and facilities as they relate to students in Grades K-5, and the achievement of the objectives of the District.

REPORTS TO:          Elementary School Principal

RELATES TO:           

Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources and Labor Relations
Chief Officer for Legal Services and Labor Relations
Assistant Superintendent – Business and Financial Services
Assistant Superintendent – Curriculum and Instruction
Assistant Superintendent – Student Services
Director of Student Services
Director of Teaching and Learning
Director of Technology and Information Services
Manager of Building Support Services
Manager of Food Services
Program Coordinators
Student Services Coordinator
Other School Principals
PTO / PTA and Community Groups
Parents

SUPERVISES DIRECTLY:

Teachers
Secretary
Clerical Aides

SUPERVISES INDIRECTLY: Engineer and Custodial Personnel
Paraprofessionals
Food Service Personnel
Pupil Personnel Services

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. State of Illinois Professional Educator License – General Administrative K- 12 Endorsement
2. Minimum of three years of previous experience as a building assistant principal, preferably in an urban school setting.
3. Evidence of instructional leadership with a strong commitment to academic excellence with high expectations of students and staff.
4. Must have a thorough knowledge of elementary curriculum and curriculum development.
5. Strong background in Reading with experience with RTI & Data Analysis.
6. Four years of teaching experience at the elementary level preferred.
7. Highly effective interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills.
8. Creativity, flexibility and high energy level.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Proven record of dynamic educational leadership, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff and parents; strong background in elementary curriculum, instruction, and special education; successful administrative or teaching experience; ability to be a part of an effective management team; ability to work well in a professional community with high expectations for its students and schools

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication Skills
1. Communicates and works effectively with staff and parents
2. Provides accurate, well-written communications to staff and parents

Instructional Leadership
1. Communicates and implements the district’s mission and goals.
2. Works with Building Principal to create a vision of excellence for the school.
3. Demonstrates high expectations for staff and students.
4. Recognizes the qualities of effective instruction.
5. Assists staff in evaluating instructional effectiveness and setting goals for improvement.
6. Coordinates the curriculum within the building.
7. Monitors student progress continually.
8. It is a visible presence in building to staff and students.
9. Is continually engaged in school improvement efforts.
10. Utilize, proven, research-based strategies to improve student performance.
11. Assists in the direction and supervision of the educational program and the supportive services within the school within the policy structure of the District and the District Administration.
12. Oversees staff efforts to provide results-oriented strategies for students.
13. Prepares and monitors budget appropriately according to building needs.
14. Develops and implements duty rosters, which provide for the supervision of halls, cafeteria, arrival, and departure of students and other related extra-curricular activities by certified staff.
15. Interprets and utilizes available data to drive instruction actives.
16. Organizes and arranges field trips.
17. Identifies and provides areas for staff development.
18. Remains current in most effective practices and services for students.
19. Participates in the planning and presentation of the regularly scheduled faculty meetings.
20. Performs all other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Organizational Skills
1. Monitors and addresses personnel concerns promptly and fairly.
2. Prepares and interprets reports and records accurately.
3. Effectively uses available technology to increase office productivity.
4. Assists in the development and revision of building administrative procedures by submitting through the Building Principal suggested alterations, additions and/or deletions.
5. Develops effective policies and procedures with staff input that comply with District policy.
6. Supports and implements established building policies, procedures, and regulations.
7. Organizes and supervises all after school functions in the school.
8. Fosters a positive, service-oriented atmosphere in the school office.

Student Learning Environment
1. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment for students and staff.
2. Minimizes disruptions to the instructional process.
3. Promotes a positive school climate.
4. Communicates effectively with students, parents, staff, and community.
5. Makes personnel assignments that maximize staff strengths.
6. Cooperates with staff in the development and supervises the implementation of student management procedures, which will contribute to the effectiveness of the educational climate in the school and are consistent with the District discipline guidelines and procedures.

Teacher Performance Improvement
1. Conferences regularly with staff members to review performance
2. Effectively evaluates staff according to the district plan
3. Attends and contributes to district-level and other professional meetings
4. Encourages professional growth to enhance teacher performance
5. Expresses interest and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
6. Holds teachers and other staff accountable for student learning
7. Coaches and counsels staff in a helpful and supportive manner

Professional Growth
1. Encourages professional growth to enhance teacher performance
2. Attends and contributes to district-level and other professional meetings
3. Is personally committed to lifelong learning
4. Demonstrates honesty and integrity
5. Communicates high-performance expectations to staff members
6. Utilizes effective school research in decision making

Parental Involvement
1. Provides workshops, training, and in-services to ensure a stronger parent/school partnership.
2. Communicates school mission and expectations regularly and provides follow-up to reinforce the message.
3. Reviews and compares annually the percentage of parent attendance at conferences.
4. Promotes and maintains quality community relations.
5. Coordinates necessary support services for students.
6. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or his/her designee. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.