ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - SMITH MS

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK DAYS:

10 Months (204 Days)

SALARY:

Salary Schedule $64,244 - $109,311

(depending on school level and educational level)

LOCATION:

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

X

NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Prepares and analyzes a wide variety of building/student data (e.g. accountability reports, student attendance and academic performance, Student Incident Report (SIR), parent involvement, audits, etc.) for the purpose of informing instructional strategies, influencing professional development decisions, and/or conveying information to stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
• Assists in interpreting and implementing Plan 2020, Individualized Education Plans, essential federal and state laws/regulations, local board policies, school safety plans, and assessments that influence instructional outcomes.
• Assists the principal in personnel functions including, but not limited to: annual employee evaluations, observations/walkthroughs, staffing, planning professional development needs, and progressive discipline.
• Assists in preparing and administering the school budget, continuous improvement plan, and other fiscal responsibilities at the local school.
• Assists in ensuring that students receive appropriate placement and services.
• Plans and accomplishes personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Assists in providing professional growth opportunities for the faculty and staff.
• Assists in communicating and clarifying the district's mission to students, staff, and community.
• Assists in providing a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Assists in providing a climate of high expectations for the faculty, staff and students.
• Assists in supervising, observing, and evaluating teachers and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective alignment of human capital with organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's Degree or higher with a major in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited college/university.
• Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in the field of School Administration/Leadership.
• Minimum three (3) years successful teaching experience.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (Teach in Alabama)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (Teach in Alabama)

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

January 2023

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm ) Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education 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. Birmingham Board of Education is 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.