Building Administrator � Elementary Assistant Principal

Primary Purpose

The assistant principal is directly responsible to the building principal for the general administration, supervision of staff and students, and curriculum programs in the building. 

Qualifications Profile

• MS Degree
• Qualified KSDE Building Leadership License
• Previous administrative experience is preferred but not required
• TB Skin Test/Physical completed and on file
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver's license or state issued ID

Essential Job Functions

• Use of leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills, to manage assigned school so as to promote the educational development of each student
• Provides supervisory leadership for teachers and other employees, evaluates the efficiency of their services and reports such evaluations as necessary.
• Allocate resources to meet the educational needs of the teaching and building staff.
• Accepts a commitment to the success of each student in the building.
• Monitors student discipline by implementing policies in the student handbook.
• Advises the building principal on matters related to school organization to the end that all educational needs of students can be met within a racially integrated/balanced environment, and monitors all curricular and extra-curricular offerings in the school to ensure full opportunity for participation of all students regardless of their racial, economic or gender status.
• Implements Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school.
• Attends recruiting trips.
• Establishes an effective, positive learning climate in the school.
• Establishes and communicates frequently, high expectations for students and staff.
• Models expectations for students and staff.
• Establishes a team concept in developing, designing and initiating programs to meet needs of the school.
• Organizes and administers the school with priority given to tasks that directly impact improvement of instruction.
• Establishes an administrative structure that maximizes instruction and minimizes disruptions to instruction.
• Evaluates and supervises all teachers and develops growth plans based on the evaluation process with teacher input.
• Develops plans, programs, and systems to enhance students' success in the building.
• Creates a school climate of change and innovation to best meet students' educational needs; and encourages staff members in their efforts to implement change and innovations in the school.
• Actively involves students and parents in the student's education.
• Delivers to the community a positive, ongoing public relations program.
• Develops and fosters an open and honest communication system.
• Encourages and supports the mission of the district.
• Organizes and prepares short- and long-term goals for the building, soliciting input from students, teachers, support personnel, community, and parents.
• Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
• Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases.
• Engages in actively advocating, promoting, and securing the rights of all persons within the school.
• Advises the district office on activities in the school and supervises the submission of required reports.
• Reports to appropriate central office administrative personnel regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies, and curriculum.
• Assumes responsibility for the validity, adequacy and safekeeping of all records that may be required by law or local policy.
• Assists in the recruitment, selection, retention, promotion and assignment of all personnel under his/her direction.
• Assumes responsibility for the general quality of instruction in the assigned school.
• Assumes responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and health of students.
• Plans, organizes, and directs implementation and completion of all school activities and athletic programs.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school.
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Exercises decisive leadership in crisis situations.
• Works cooperatively with the building principal in the development and follow-through of own Professional Growth Plans.
• Serves on the district's Administrative Council.
• Delegates authority and tasks as deemed appropriate.
• Performs any and all other duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of computer software used in the district.
• Working knowledge of basic educational functions and terminology.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the staff and public.
• Oversee, direct, and be familiar with current Human Resource policies.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource laws and policies.
• Ability to obtain essential resources necessary to perform job tasks.
• Present a professional and positive image of USD 445.
• Effectively maintain confidentiality in all areas of job functions.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Physical Requirement/Mental Demands/Environmental Conditions

• Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
• Requires the ability to frequently stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires the ability to walk frequently.
• Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and mouse use.
• Requires the ability to frequently kneel/squat, bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and carry items 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Requires the ability to occasionally work outside with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Equipment

Uses standard school equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to other district buildings and communities/districts for professional meetings, conferences or events as required.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Direct Supervisor: Building Principal

Disclaimer

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Coffeyville Unified School District No. 445 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, handicap, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment, in its programs or activities.