School City of East Chicago
2023-2024 School Year
POSITION: Elementary Assistant Principal
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides instructional leadership to staff including curriculum, review and implementation and professional development. Responsible and assist with day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of both students, staff and activities. Ensures a safe, pleasant and effective educational atmosphere, provides disciple as necessary and enforces school policy.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):
- Valid Indiana Administrators License
- Successful experience in elementary education
- Experience in Title I program/school
- Experience in Special Education program/school
- Experience in Urban educational environment
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serves as the administrative head of the school in the absence of the principal
2. Administers a program of student discipline and interacts with students to encourage positive performance
3. Assists with staff evaluations
4. Manages building staff including class schedules and building problems
5. Supervises staff attendance and assignment of substitute teachers
6. Assists scheduling special events during the school day
7. Assists with coordinating the development of the maser teaching schedule
8. Provides general supervision to students; supervisors extracurricular activities
9. Maintains relationship with parents and community
10. Serves as an instructional leader in the building
11. Assists principal in overseeing all school improvement initiatives
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in building management and support services
- Work in culturally/diverse educational environment
- Knowledge of instructional systems technologies
- Experience in supervision/evaluation of school personnel
- Experience in a full service school
- Knowledge of current education/research based school and student initiatives
- Performs other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school duties
