Assistant Principal - Satsuma High School

SATSUMA CITY SCHOOLS
Assistant Principal Job Description

Job Goals:
To serve as an instructional and administrative leader of the school and to work with staff, students, and the community to formulate and accomplish the school's mission.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Three (3) years of teaching experience.
3. Valid Alabama certification in administration/supervision.
4. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices and trends.
6. Ability to plan and organize effectively.
7. Ability to evaluate the work of others.
8. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
9. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, including, but not limited to, students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members.
10. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
11. Knowledge of school law.
12. Successful previous experience in maintaining effective discipline.
13. Ability to plan and conduct faculty meetings.
14. Physically capable of performing job responsibilities.
15. Ability to solve problems as a productive team member.
16. Ability to use and facilitate the use of technology to communicate, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
17. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
18. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
2. Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
3. Assists the principal in the personnel function (orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, mentoring, etc.)
4. Assists the principal in securing, maintaining, and managing material resources.
5. Assists in improving student attendance.
6. Assists with scheduling and assigning students for instruction.
7. Assists with extracurricular activities at the level assigned.
8. Assists with the distribution and accounting of textbooks, technology equipment, and instructional supplies.
9. Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for faculty, staff, and students.
10. Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom.
11. Prepares reports, presentations, publications, or rosters as assigned.
12. Attends meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops as required.
13. Attends and assists with supervision of school system activities, events, ceremonies, and conferences as needed.
14. Assumes overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
15. Models and maintains high ethical standards.
16. Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
17. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
18. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
19. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
20. Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
21. Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
22. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
23. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
24. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
25. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
26. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
27. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As established by the Board and applicable state law.

SALARY RANGE: According to Satsuma City Schools Salary Schedule at https://www.satsumaschools.com/careers . Actual salary will be determined by rank and experience. Current employees with questions regarding step placement on the salary schedule should contact the Personnel Department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact superintendent, Mrs. Dana Price at dprice@satsumaschools.com , and principal, Dr. Jason Golden at jgolden@satsumaschools.com , for any additional inquiries. District Website: https://www.satsumaschools.com


The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.