Assistant Principal ES
Category:
School Leadership
Job Function:
Administration-School Assistant Principal
Department:
Cogburn Woods Elementary
Summary
The Assistant Principal is a member of the school leadership team. This role supports the Principal in providing the instructional and organizational leadership of our K-12 schools. The role serves as the school’s advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The Assistant Principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The Assistant Principal is also committed to building a talented instructional team and working with the Principal to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment for all students.
Essential Duties
- Drives instructional excellence
- Participates in the supervision and evaluation of professional and classified personnel
- Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement
- Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction
- Serves as school’s advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders
- Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives
- Conducts routine administrative duties as assigned by the Principal
- Manages and coordinates staff and students during the summer school program
- Acts as time manager throughout the school year as assigned by administration
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Master’s Degree in Education or a related field
Certification/Licensure
Must hold a Tier I or II Georgia Leadership Certification or hold a qualifying out of state Leadership Certification
Will also consider, if valid, a renewable T5 or higher Teaching Certification with passing scores on the GACE Leadership Ethics Test
Must enroll in a leadership program that leads to Georgia Tier I certification within one year of hire
Must complete a leadership program that leads to Georgia Tier I Leadership certification within three years of hire
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of certified school experience required; Experience as a classroom teacher at the applicable grade level preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, and provide leadership which results in the best possible teaching and learning atmosphere
- Good decision-making and problem solving skills
- Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
- Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
- Normal office and school environment
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment
Posting ID:
30973
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta