Assistant Principal - Middletown, United States - Appoquinimink School District

Appoquinimink School District

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Middletown, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

JobID: 4330

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:

5/23/2024
Location:

Bunker Hill Elementary School
Date Available:

07/01/2024
Closing Date:
05/30/2024
Assistant Principal

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under direction of the Building Principal, the Assistant Principal provides support in the school-based leadership required to sustain focus of improving instruction for the purpose of increasing the achievement of all students in a safe learning environment while ensuring the orderly and efficient operation of the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position.

This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
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Assists in the organization, administration, and supervision of the school's instructional program.
Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
Prepares class schedules, master schedules, extracurricular activities.
Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
Supervises departments as assigned.
Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
Assists in involving staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Below are the qualifications for this position:_
Must hold or be eligible for a State of Delaware Principal Certification.
Master's degree in School Leadership Preferred.
Must have at least five years of successful experience as an Educator.
Experience working with a diverse student and staff population.
Must demonstrate leadership strengths in curriculum and professional development, schoolbased management and program innovation.
Must demonstrate leadership skills to coordinate the efforts of teachers, support staff, parents, and community agencies to maximize the personal and intellectual development of students and a strong knowledge and understanding of Appoquinimink School District's mission and philosophy.
Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Knowledge of best practices.
Demonstrated proficiency with technology.
Demonstrated pursuit of continued professional growth.
Knowledge and experience in implementing a standards base curriculum to improve all students' performance.
Successful work history in all educational experiences.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local education related regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:_

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school office, classrooms, gymnasium, auditorium, and recreational areas.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS