THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY
Local Title: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, HIGH SCHOOL
State Title: Assistant Principal, Senior High
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL:
To provide the necessary leadership and vision to create an atmosphere conducive to student learning at the highest possible levels and to assume responsibility for the school’s operation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess Educational Leadership Certification with a Masters’ Degree or higher.
- Pass the Florida Educational Leadership Exam (FELE.)
- Complete a minimum of three successful years of teaching.
- Have a minimum of two years leadership experience.
- Possess Notification of Admittance to the Assistant Principal pool.
- Submit three letters of reference, resume, and Florida Teaching Certificate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Domain 1: Student Achievement:
Standard 1: Student Learning Results. Effective school leaders achieve results on the school's student learning goals.
Standard 2: Student Learning as a Priority. Effective school leaders demonstrate that student learning is their top priority through leadership actions that build and support a learning organization focused on student success.
Domain 2: Instructional Leadership:
Standard 3: Instructional Plan Implementation.
Effective school leaders work collaboratively to develop and implement an instructional framework that aligns curriculum with state standards, effective instructional practices, student learning needs and assessments.
Standard 4: Faculty Development.
Effective school leaders recruit, retain and develop an effective and diverse faculty and staff.
Standard 5: Learning Environment.
Effective school leaders structure and monitor a school learning environment that improves learning for all of Florida's diverse student population.
Domain 3: Organizational Leadership
Standard 6: Decision Making.
Effective school leaders employ and monitor a decision-making process that is based on vision, mission and improvement priorities using facts and data.
Standard 7: Leadership Development.
Effective school leaders actively cultivate, support, and develop other leaders within the organization.
Standard 8: School Management.
Effective school leaders manage the organization, operations, and facilities in ways that maximize the use of resources to promote a safe, efficient, legal, and effective learning environment.
Standard 9: Communication.
Effective school leaders practice two-way communications and use appropriate oral, written, and electronic communication and collaboration skills to accomplish school and system goals by building and maintaining relationships with students, faculty, parents, and community.
Domain 4: Professional and Ethical Behavior:
Standard 10: Professional and Ethical Behaviors.
Effective school leaders demonstrate personal and professional behaviors consistent with quality practices in education and as a community leader.
REPORTS TO:
Principal
SUPERVISES:
Instructional, Support, Administrative and Service Personnel as assigned by the Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Principal in providing leadership, direction, and oversight for the administrative and instructional functions of the school.
- Assist in developing a school curriculum guide to be utilized by students as they register for classes.
- Assist in developing a process for registration and monitor its implementation.
- Assist in coordinating the school’s accreditation programs.
- Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions.
- Oversee the administration of all testing programs at the school.
- Administer drop-out prevention program.
- Assist Principal with interviews and selection of personnel.
- Assist in providing teachers and students with a safe and secure teaching/learning environment.
- Supervise extracurricular activities.
- Work with staff to establish a plan for personal and professional growth.
- Provide curriculum and instructional leadership.
- Seek and support School business Partners.
- Demonstrate a proactive orientation in recognizing and solving school problems.
- Anticipate potential problems in planning and implementing programs and activities.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the School’s Improvement Plan.
- Evaluate course offerings to ensure that student needs are considered and met.
- Conduct needs assessment to determine an appropriate program for professional growth.
- Assist in coordinating the school technology plan.
- Assist in monitoring curriculum and instructional implementation to determine that District and state guidelines are met.
- Assist in monitoring ESE programs and ascertain that all state and federal guidelines and statutes are followed.
- Assist in monitoring substitute teacher selection and assignments.
- Assist Principal in developing personnel assignments, duty rosters and FISH Report.
- Organize safety drills and submit reports.
- Assist in supervising facilities and grounds operation including student parking lot.
- Submit and follow up on work orders or assist in overseeing the process.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of required reports.
- Assist in preparing and managing the school textbook and instructional resource budget.
- Develop schedules for facility utilization by the community.
- Monitor budget for assigned programs.
- Assist in monitoring effectiveness of guidance functions and practices.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring a school-wide attendance plan.
- Assist in coordinating schedules for extracurricular activities.
- Assist in developing and monitoring an in-service program which meets the needs for professional growth.
- Seek to improve skills and knowledge through in-service and other professional development activities.
- Maintain and model high standards of professional conduct.
- Set high standards of performance for self, others, and school.
- Work with assigned personnel to ascertain that the discipline code is consistently and fairly administered.
- Work with coaches, athletic director and Booster Clubs to develop and maintain a sound athletic program.
- Confer with students, parents, and teachers to resolve problems which inhibit learning.
- Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals and groups toward task accomplishment.
- Be visible in areas of the building with high potential for disruptions.
- Support and attend community functions.
- Assist in preparing and disseminating newsletters, memos, and letters.
- Use effective strategies to communicate with a variety of audiences.
- Make presentations to faculty, students, and parents as requested by the Principal.
- Assist with the induction of beginning teachers and monitor progress.
- Seek advice on topics and/or functions which reach beyond acquired level of expertise.
- Coordinate programs for pre-interns and interns from the university.
- Participate in parent organization meetings including School Advisory Council (SAC).
- Promote an effective public relations program through newsletters, parent/teacher conferences and meetings.
- Utilize county staff for problem resolution when appropriate.
- Exhibit confidence and commitment to the vision and mission of the school and District.
- Assist Principal in establishing procedures to be used in event of school crisis and provide leadership in event of such incidents.
- Deal with emergency situations such as facilities problems, student disciplinary incidents, and safety.
- Deal effectively and appropriately with abuse situations.
- Investigate student accidents and other incidents and take appropriate action.
- Serve as an administrator of the physical plant to which they are assigned during an emergency and cooperate with district officials and Manatee County Emergency Management Agencies to assure that all emergency procedures are implemented as detailed in the Shelter Operations Plan.
- Coordinate and supervise maintenance, renovation, and repair of existing facilities.
- Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects. In an emergency, worker may be required to restrain a physically active individual as a temporary safety precaution.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Board approved:
07/25/2002
Revised:
06/13/2005
05/14/2007
05/24/2016
06/12/2018
10/25/2022
SALARY SCHEDULE: SAMP
PAY GRADE: P09
SHORT TITLE: SCA009
STATE JOB CODE: 73010
