Washoe County School District
Assistant Principal, Elementary & Secondary
Washoe County School District, Carson City, Nevada, United States,
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the principal, serves as assistant instructional leader and assistant administrative officer of an elementary school. Is responsible, in joint with the principal, for site progress toward achieving the school's mission, vision, and core beliefs. Incumbent performs related work as required.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercises vision and provides leadership that appropriately involves staff, parents, students, and the community in the identification and accomplishment of the school's mission.
Recognizes the individual needs of all staff and students, including those of diverse cultures, backgrounds, or abilities.
Applies effective human relations skills; encourages and develops the leadership of others.
Analyzes relevant information, makes decisions, delegates responsibility, and provides appropriate support and follow-up.
Identifies and creatively coordinates the use of available human, material, and financial resources to achieve the school's mission and goals.
Bonds the school community through shared values and beliefs; initiates and manages constructive change.
Advances the profession through participation as a member of local, state, and national professional groups.
Articulates beliefs persuasively, effectively defends decisions, explains innovations, and behaves in ways that are congruent with these beliefs and decisions.
Demonstrates skills in nonverbal communication to communicate a positive image of the school.
Involves staff, parents, students, and the community in setting goals.
Identifies decision-making procedures the school will follow in collaboration with staff, parents, and students.
Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment and their relationship to program goals and objectives.
Encourages students and staff to participate in co-curricular activities that enhance and complement what is learned in the classroom.
Regularly assesses the teaching methods and strategies being used, ensuring they are appropriate, varied, and effective.
Sets high expectations for students, staff, parents, and self.
Helps teachers understand and apply teaching styles that complement the varied learning styles of students.
Encourages staff participation in professional development activities; engages in continuing personal and professional development.
Uses a variety of techniques and strategies to assess student performance and the effectiveness of the overall instructional program.
Demonstrates an understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) as it relates to student success.
Fosters constructive suggestions from the school community for improving the school's program.
Applies effective observation and conferencing skills.
Uses collaborative strategic planning to help identify and accomplish the school's mission, goals, and objectives.
Applies understanding of the school district budget and its specific implications for the school.
Is aware of and subject to appropriate laws of the State of Nevada, and the regulations of the district and the Nevada Department of Education.
Assumes responsibilities of the principal when needed or when delegated by the principal.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Education: A Master's Degree in School Administration or related field;
Experience: A minimum of five (5) completed years of certified teaching experience;
Satisfactory summative evaluations in the last five (5) years.
Four current Confidential References returned.
Knowledge of:
Modern instructional techniques and curricular concepts, especially as they are related to the elementary school; principles and practices of school administration, including school finances, teaching methods, and techniques.
Licenses/Certificates:
Nevada School Administrator Endorsement must be obtained prior to placement as an administrator.
Physical Demands:
The work is sedentary.
Work Environment:
The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION.
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
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ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the principal, serves as assistant instructional leader and assistant administrative officer of an elementary school. Is responsible, in joint with the principal, for site progress toward achieving the school's mission, vision, and core beliefs. Incumbent performs related work as required.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercises vision and provides leadership that appropriately involves staff, parents, students, and the community in the identification and accomplishment of the school's mission.
Recognizes the individual needs of all staff and students, including those of diverse cultures, backgrounds, or abilities.
Applies effective human relations skills; encourages and develops the leadership of others.
Analyzes relevant information, makes decisions, delegates responsibility, and provides appropriate support and follow-up.
Identifies and creatively coordinates the use of available human, material, and financial resources to achieve the school's mission and goals.
Bonds the school community through shared values and beliefs; initiates and manages constructive change.
Advances the profession through participation as a member of local, state, and national professional groups.
Articulates beliefs persuasively, effectively defends decisions, explains innovations, and behaves in ways that are congruent with these beliefs and decisions.
Demonstrates skills in nonverbal communication to communicate a positive image of the school.
Involves staff, parents, students, and the community in setting goals.
Identifies decision-making procedures the school will follow in collaboration with staff, parents, and students.
Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment and their relationship to program goals and objectives.
Encourages students and staff to participate in co-curricular activities that enhance and complement what is learned in the classroom.
Regularly assesses the teaching methods and strategies being used, ensuring they are appropriate, varied, and effective.
Sets high expectations for students, staff, parents, and self.
Helps teachers understand and apply teaching styles that complement the varied learning styles of students.
Encourages staff participation in professional development activities; engages in continuing personal and professional development.
Uses a variety of techniques and strategies to assess student performance and the effectiveness of the overall instructional program.
Demonstrates an understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) as it relates to student success.
Fosters constructive suggestions from the school community for improving the school's program.
Applies effective observation and conferencing skills.
Uses collaborative strategic planning to help identify and accomplish the school's mission, goals, and objectives.
Applies understanding of the school district budget and its specific implications for the school.
Is aware of and subject to appropriate laws of the State of Nevada, and the regulations of the district and the Nevada Department of Education.
Assumes responsibilities of the principal when needed or when delegated by the principal.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Education: A Master's Degree in School Administration or related field;
Experience: A minimum of five (5) completed years of certified teaching experience;
Satisfactory summative evaluations in the last five (5) years.
Four current Confidential References returned.
Knowledge of:
Modern instructional techniques and curricular concepts, especially as they are related to the elementary school; principles and practices of school administration, including school finances, teaching methods, and techniques.
Licenses/Certificates:
Nevada School Administrator Endorsement must be obtained prior to placement as an administrator.
Physical Demands:
The work is sedentary.
Work Environment:
The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION.
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
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