ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

The Assistant Principal serves as an educational leader, responsible for overseeing all aspects of school culture, continuous improvement and academic success. The Assistant Principal in collaboration with the principal works to oversee the adherence of policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students can learn in a safe environment that meets the vision and mission of ACES while providing rigorous curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Achieving academic excellence requires that the school Assistant Principal work collaboratively with the principal to direct and nurture all members of the school community and to communicate effectively with parents. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, emergency procedures, and collaborating on facility operations. The leader in this position needs to be a reflective analytical practitioner with a growth mindset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The school Assistant Principal shall work collaboratively with the principal to:

· Ensure the success and achievement of all students by promoting high standards

   and expectations for all students and staff for academic, social/emotional and

   behavioral performance.

· Lead in the development of a shared understanding of best practices in

   curriculum, instruction and assessment.

· Implement practices to recruit, select, support, and retain highly qualified and

   competent staff.

· Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation

   and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities,     and discipline systems that ensure a safe and orderly climate

· Manage organizational systems and resources for a safe, high performing learning environment.

· Lead in a spirit of collaboration with families and stakeholders to respond to diverse needs and interests to promote a positive culture and climate.

· Participate in the development and implementation of school goals

· Direct, supervise and evaluate professional, paraprofessional and support staff

· Assist in developing and designing staff professional learning, encouraging and directing participation in professional learning opportunities.

· Participate in activities for self- growth, evaluation and ongoing professional

   learning

Knowledge of:

· Educational laws, board policies and civil regulations.

· Supervision that is in keeping with the ACES plan and that promotes best

   instructional practice through effective feedback and support.

· Connecticut Teacher Evaluation models

· Required CSDE reports regarding attendance and discipline matters.

· Confidentiality regarding records in adherence to data privacy regulations.

· Principles and practices for special needs populations; PPT, 504 and IEP

  requirements.

· Current technology appropriate to instruction of population served

· Leading change to improve student and agency outcomes

· Department of Children and Families reporting and supports

Skills in:

· Feedback and coaching to improve student outcomes and personnel performance

· Preparing and monitoring budget and resources related to the school

· Instructional leadership to assist in the development of curriculum and

   instructional programs

· Utilizing data and accountability systems to inform decisions toward continuous

   improvement and evaluate progress toward goals

· Developing, implementing and sustaining shared vision and mission

Ability to:

· Provide timely communication regarding the needs, successes and general operation of the school.

· Collaborate with all stakeholders for the ongoing improvement for the learning community

· Build positive climate and support with all stakeholders

· Communicate with clarity expectations, procedures and strategic goals.

· Present to various stakeholder groups including the community partners and ACES Governing Board

· Oversee the safety/crisis management systems of the school, inclusive of drills and communications regarding the plan.

   Work with area  community first response personnel   ·   

   Engage in the processes to increase enrollment and collaborate with district

   partners

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; possibility of prolonged and irregular hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment has a low to moderate noise level.  

The position usually demands meeting deadlines with severe time constraints.

Requirements are representative, but not all inclusive, of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by employees who occupy this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage as requested by their supervisor.

· Minimum of master’s degree in education or related field and 092 intermediate administration certification, 6th year degree preferred

· 2- 5 years’ experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal or School Leadership Role

· Commitment to creating a productive educational experience

· Valid Connecticut certification

· Proven history in improving teaching and learning

· Strong verbal and written communication skills