Full-Time and Permanent; 7.5 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year

DEFINITION

The assistant principal (AP) supports the principal in administering the instructional programs for the assigned school or center.  An AP is a member of the team responsible for providing instructional leadership for a school or center.  The work involves assigned responsibilities in developing and implementing a sound instructional program, supervising and evaluating the performance of staff members, maintaining the school plant facility, and serving as liaison between the school and community.  Work is reviewed and evaluated in terms of effectiveness of programs and efficient operation of the facility.

SUPERVISION

Duties are performed under the general supervision of the school or center principal.  Program plans are developed in coordination with the Principal.  The Assistant Principal may provide general and/or direct supervision, as assigned, to professional, para-professional and support staff members within the assigned high school or center.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions are assigned to high schools and high school level special centers, such as NTC, or other related centers.  This is the entry level to the school-based administrative series.  Incumbents are expected to perform responsibilities of an increasingly more responsible nature with experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (may not include all duties performed)

Assists in curriculum-related and instructional activities such as program development and evaluation, aiding in the development of instructional goals by individual members of the school staff, evaluating staff, and advising staff on methodology and resource materials.

Coordinates and maintains a system of pupil attendance.

Coordinates and supervises operational and support services activities such as parking and use of motor vehicles, student transportation, field trips, schedules, student activities, fire emergency procedures and drills, community use of the building(s) and building maintenance.

As directed, orders and is responsible for the distribution of textbooks.

Carries out a variety of administrative responsibilities including budget and fiscal procedures, due process disciplinary procedures, and community relations.

Assists in the preparation of a variety of reports, forms, and surveys and in the maintenance of inventory and other records.

Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and materials including multi-media and reference materials.

Assists in the observation, evaluation and training of faculty and other staff.

Maintains communications and liaison with parents and with civic community.

Participates in and supervises a variety of student activities (including inter-mural and inter-scholastic events) and oversees the maintenance of standards concerning students' discipline, health, safety, and general welfare; many of these activities occur during evenings and weekend periods.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modern public high school education (depending on assignment), and ability to apply them to the needs of the school.

Thorough knowledge of curriculum and instructional techniques and materials, and current trends in field(s) of high/secondary education.

Thorough knowledge of school administrative practices and procedures (operations and instructional).

Good knowledge of curriculum and methods across grade levels and subject fields.

Ability to coordinate instructional programs, to plan and supervise the work of others, to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the general public.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Completion of college with a master's degree in school administration plus extensive responsible experience in teaching as related to assignment.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Postgraduate Professional License in one or more high school subjects or educational specialties and an endorsement in administration and supervision.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

Work is generally confined to the school or center environment, requiring such attributes that are endemic to that environment.

Sufficient mobility to patrol halls, grounds etc, and to climb stairs is necessary in some buildings.  Lifting light objects may be necessary.

Sufficient strength and dexterity to restrain students who exhibit aggressive behavior.

HAZARDS

Work environment may be noisy.

Work may involve student maladaptive behavior.

Work may involve exposure to student body fluids.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS

Work may include extensive evening and/or night time and weekend responsibilities.