Position: Assistant Principal Reports to: Principal Employment Status: Regular/Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt
Description: In coordination with the building principal, the Assistant Principal identifies and implements instructional and operational supports and best practices that impact student achievement.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications:
Master's degree (M.A.) from an accredited college or university
Appropriate State of Ohio licensure
Five to ten years successful classroom teaching and building administration experience
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Knowledge of Ohio school law
Ability to lead and motivate staff and students
Teaching experience at related levels
Knowledge of overall instructional technology
Knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software
Essential Functions:
Provides building-level curriculum and instructional leadership through attendance at department meetings, department head meetings, monthly faculty meetings, classroom observations, and faculty communication meetings
Works with members of the Teaching and Learning Department on all curriculum matters pertaining to the school
Supervises and evaluates certified and classified staff as assigned by the principal
Participates in numerous committees to foster innovation and to enhance learning
Problem solves building and staff concerns through department chairs, building committees, and staff meetings.
Serves as a mentor to current and aspiring administrators
Serves as the lead administrator in the development of courses, course scheduling, and final student and staff placements
Analyzes assessment data to inform instruction and increase student achievement
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student files, student IEPs, medical records, personnel files, documentation for legal proceedings
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community to maintain positive relationships
Coordinates and supervises extracurricular and co-curricular programs, activities as assigned
Enforces the observation of all school policies, rules, and safety regulations
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as a role model for students
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
Equipment Operated:
Telephone
Fax machine
Copy machine
Computer
Printer
P.A. system
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight
Frequent weekend/evening/summer work
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
Occasional interaction among unruly children
Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment
Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.
The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.