Assistant Principal

Overview

POSITION PURPOSE: 

Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students;
• Extensive knowledge of school-based management, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services;
• Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of professional staff;
• Considerable knowledge of computer skills, specifically, e-mails, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional technology; 
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Administration;
• Three years previous teaching experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator- Principal;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in or supporting high needs schools;
• Knowledge of and experience with the North Carolina Education Evaluation System (NCEES) for evaluating professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

Assists with the development of a master schedule and related duty assignments; assists with student orientation and registration activities.

Assists in the preparation and management of the school budget and allocations according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations; works to involve school staff in setting budget priorities.

Provides direction to school staff in implementing goals and plans to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.

Ensures that school-based staff are aware of Wake County Public School’s board of education policies.

Ensures the school is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system.  

May be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of a school discipline policy that is consistent with the Wake County Public Schools board policy on Student Rights and state law.

Ensures the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year; implements a system for regular self-assessment and following through by adjusting to the School Improvement Plan.

Assists with ensuring that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.

Supervises, observes, and evaluates the performance of school staff as directed by the Principal in a timely manner according to an annual observation/evaluation schedule; identifies effective teaching and learning strategies with the ability to convey the impact of effectiveness to the change process.

Maintains records relating to materials, supplies, and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine.

Attends meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to local, state, and federal policies and regulations for public schools.

Establishes and maintains relationships with the parent-teacher organization and other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two-way communication and initiate activities which foster parent and community involvement.

Designs, delivers, and facilitates differentiated professional development opportunities that support school staff growth and improvement, including those that are new to the field.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers.  Must be able to communicate effectively.  At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to ten pounds.  The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.  Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for light work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a school environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community. Travel required both in and outside of Wake County.

EFFECTIVE DATE:5/2023

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.