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Saint Louis Public Schools

School Assistant Principal, 2024 - 2025

Saint Louis Public Schools, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146


Position Title:

Assistant Principal

Payroll/Personnel Type:

12 Month

Reports to:

Network Superintendent

Shift Length:

8 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility:

Not Eligible

Position Summary:

The Assistant Principal under the direction of the building principal is responsible for managing all affairs of the school, including general control and supervision of all certificated and classified employees assigned to the school. The Assistant Principal will also assist the building principal in all areas of school administration with special emphasis given to discipline, attendance, and student activities.

Essential Functions:

Adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, the Master Contract, and district standards

Enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct

Assists in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance

Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents

Assists the Building Principal with student expulsions

Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization

Maintains an effective and safe school environment

Assists Building Principal with fire, storm and tornado drills on a regular basis and is able to implement emergency evacuations and lockdowns effectively

Assists in curriculum development to meet the needs of all students

Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned

Works with the Building Principal in the preparation of appropriate handbooks

Assists in the selection and mentoring of staff

Supervises and evaluates certified and paraprofessional as assigned

Supervises support services as assigned

Assists in the development of an instructional budget

Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the district

Assists in supervision of special events

Assists in the care and management of the building and grounds, furniture, equipment, apparatus, books, and supplies

Notifies the Building Principal when maintenance is needed

Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or District Administrator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Instructional and curriculum leadership experience preferred

Teaching and administrative experience in urban schools

Experience:

Three years of successful certified teaching experience required

Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, families, board members, and the community

Knowledge of conflict resolution models

Experience in remediation of student adjustment and discipline needs

Education:

Master’s Degree (preferred) OR

Beyond with administrative certification or ability to obtain in the State of Missouri

Missouri Administrator Certificate (required): School Leader K-12, Principal K-8, Principal 7-12

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle

Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body

Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment

Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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.

In connection with hiring for this position the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or national origin.

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