Assistant Principal

Hawkins County, TN

Reports To:

                Director of Schools and the Building Principal            

Qualifications:

            BS Degree

             Degree in Administration and Supervision

Purpose Statement:

            The Assistant Principal’s primary job responsibility is the supervision, and monitoring of students. The Assistant Principal, under the direction of the Building Principal, implements and enforces school board policies, administrative rules and regulations. In the absence of the Building Principal, the Assistant Principal shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the Building Principal. The Assistant Principal will work cooperatively with the district administrative team and support district-wide goals and initiatives.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, and district standards
  • Enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct
  • Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff and parents
  • Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization
  • Maintains an effective and safe school environment
  • Assists Building Principal with emergency drills on a regular basis and is able to implement emergency evacuations and lock-downs effectively
  • Assists in curriculum development and date analysis to meet needs of all students
  • Prepares required reports and paperwork
  • Assists in the selection and mentoring of staff
  • Supervises and evaluates certified staff as assigned
  • Supervises support services as assigned
  • Assists in the development of an instructional budget
  • Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the district
  • Assists in supervision of special events
  • Assists in the care and management of the building and grounds, and inventory of furniture, equipment, and books, and supplies
  • Notifies the Building Principal when maintenance is needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or District Administrator

 

Capacity and Ability Requirements:

            The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

 

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.