Summary
The Assistant Principal is a member of the school leadership team. This role supports the Principal in providing the instructional and organizational leadership of our K-12 schools. The role serves as the schools advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The Assistant Principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The Assistant Principal is also committed to building a talented instructional team and working with the Principal to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment for all students.
Essential Duties
Drives instructional excellence
Participates in the supervision and evaluation of professional and classified personnel
Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement
Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction
Serves as schools advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders
Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives
Conducts routine administrative duties as assigned by the Principal
Manages and coordinates staff and students during the summer school program
Acts as time manager throughout the school year as assigned by administration
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education Masters Degree in Education or a related field Certification/Licensure Must hold a Tier I or II Georgia Leadership Certification or hold a qualifying out of state Leadership Certification Will also consider, if valid, a renewable T5 or higher Teaching Certification with passing scores on the GACE Leadership Ethics Test Must enroll in a leadership program that leads to Georgia Tier I certification within one year of hire Must complete a leadership program that leads to Georgia Tier I Leadership certification within three years of hire Experience Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of certified school experience required; Experience as a classroom teacher at the applicable grade level preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, and provide leadership which results in the best possible teaching and learning atmosphere
Good decision-making and problem solving skills
Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives
Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
Normal office and school environment
Physical Demands
Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment