Alabama State Department of Education

Assistant Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Prepares and analyzes a wide variety of building/student data (e.g., accountability reports, student attendance and academic performance, Student Incident Report (SIR), parent involvement, audits, etc.) for the purpose of informing instructional strategies, influencing professional development decisions, and/or conveying information to stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists in interpreting and implementing Plan 2020, Individualized Education Plans, essential federal and state laws/regulations, local board policies, school safety plans, and assessments that influence instructional outcomes.
  • Assists the principal in personnel functions including, but not limited to: annual employee evaluations, observations/walkthroughs, staffing, planning professional development needs, and progressive discipline.
  • Assists in preparing and administering the school budget, continuous improvement plan, and other fiscal responsibilities at the local school.
  • Assists in ensuring that students receive appropriate placement and services
  • Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
  • Plans and accomplishes personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
  • Assists in providing professional growth opportunities for the faculty and staff.
  • Assists in communicating and clarifying the district's mission to students, staff, and community.
  • Assists in providing a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning.
  • Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
  • Assists in providing a climate of high expectations for the faculty, staff, and students.
  • Assists in supervising, observing, and evaluating teachers and staff.
  • Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
  • Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
  • Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
  • Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
  • Communicate effectively with students and staff.
  • Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to compile and analyze data, interpret the laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to the work.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Effective oral and written communication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university.
  • Valid Alabama Professional Leadership Certificate.
  • Minimum three (3) years successful teaching experience.
  • PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

Duty Days 204

Reports To Principal

Salary Range: From/To Certified Schedule 66 Level 2-4 $64,244 - $101,189

Endorsements

  • Elementary Education (1-6)

Coaching/Club Interests Academic Coach

Additional Job Information

Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university.
  • Valid Alabama Professional Leadership Certificate.
  • Minimum three (3) years successful teaching experience.

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Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university.
  • Valid Alabama Professional Leadership Certificate.
  • Minimum three (3) years successful teaching experience.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs

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