Assistant Principal-Elementary

Position:

Assistant Principal-Elementary Location:

New Orleans, LA

Job Id:

197 # of Openings:

1 Department: Martin Behrman Elementary Work Days: 12 Month

Position Summary The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the school principal in the planning, organization, administration, and management of a school’s operation. Position assists with supervising staff, creating a safe environment, and other duties associated with the successful operation of the school to foster a positive learning environment. As part of your duties, you will be assigned the following responsibilities:

Instructional Guidance and Leadership ● Provides leadership for the development and management of a comprehensive program of student services and have a well-balanced student activities program. ● Co-facilitates the school’s growth target as defined by the state’s accountability program or shows progress in reaching that target alongside the principal. ● Serves as an instructional leader for assigned grade levels; Is fully knowledgeable about instruction, testing, and accountability. ● Sets and maintains high expectations for student learning and behavior. ● Directs the utilization of available services and resources according to clearly established priorities and needs. ● Assists the principal in the overall administration and management of the elementary school. ● Collaborates with the principal in strategic planning and decision-making. ● Assist and support TAP Leadership Team meetings, Cluster meetings, RTI, Testing and Assessment systems and programming. ● Manage curricula orders and scheduling through vendors and third parties. ● Manage and monitor data systems (i.e. PowerSchool, MAP, ExactPath, Courseware, Google shared drive). Staff Development and Effectiveness Supervises and evaluates all personnel in the assigned grade level(s). Performs classroom observations and conferences with teachers (informal/formal) to improve the instructional program utilizing Louisiana Educator Rubric. Observes employee performance, records observations and conducts evaluation conferences with staff. Provides professional development for the instructional staff and other assigned personnel regarding school security, the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, classroom management, effective discipline strategies, and conferencing techniques. Defines expectations for staff performance with regards to instructional strategies, classroom management and student outcomes. Fosters collegiality and team building among all staff members. Encourages their active involvement in the decision-making process. Works alongside the Director of Academic Data in preparing data reports for assessments, attendance, and discipline for school and district leadership team(s) as well as monthly board meetings.

Community Relations Builds and sustains a common vision for school improvement with staff. Directs planning activities and puts programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission; Facilitates the positive relationships needed to ensure student success with parents, guardians and community members. Attends and supervises after-school, evening, and weekend school sponsored events and activities as assigned. Oversee after-school activities by serving as the administrator on duty for the after-school clubs and activities.

Operational Responsibilities Enforces appropriate Federal Regulations, State Statutes, School Board Policies and administrative directives. Maintains appropriate and accurate data on all students and school personnel in order to remain compliant with local, state, and federal requirements. Ensures that all decisions are made with the best interests of students as the foremost consideration. Maintains a safe, orderly campus for students and adults. Establishes and maintains a positive school climate. Holds all students and adults accountable for treating others with dignity and respect. Qualifications Master’s degree in Education or similar area of study required Valid Louisiana teaching certificate with Louisiana Certification as Principal/Leadership endorsement listed on certificate Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years successful teaching experience Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of previous experience in school administration or experience in central office administration 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. ● While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. ● Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. ● Ability to work off ladders to a height of 30 ft. ● Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds. ● Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary. Work Environment: The work environment 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 the essential functions. ● May work prolonged or irregular hours. ● Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide or out-of-state travel. ● The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ● Rotating within a school environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical abilities, abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not limited to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily for the school year to best serve the needs of our students. Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions. Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer. Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objectives; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lifts objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/ or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbents may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict. Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank task in order of importance; copy compare compile, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

The Algiers Charter School Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or National origin, age disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, Services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

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