Danville City School District
Assistant Principal
Danville City School District, Danville, Virginia, United States, 24540
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
Under the supervision of the Principal, the Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting with administering all aspects of the total school program by providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with Division goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In unison and collaboration with the Principal, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the following:
Curriculum and InstructionAdminister and evaluate the instructional program of the schoolOrganize and conduct a program of instructional supervision and evaluation, including classroom and teaching observationsImplement curriculum and establish educational objectives consistent with division goalsDevelop an efficient system for student and program appraisal, recommending changes as needed to meet student needsEvaluate grading policies and student progress with members of the staffAssist teachers in planning field trips and using community resourcesDevelop the student master scheduleFacilitate teacher professional growth, recertification, career ladder planning and activitiesStudent personnel services
Coordinate and administer student personnel servicesImplement and maintain a code of acceptable student behaviorCoordinate and supervise student affairs including after school activitiesCoordinate services to students such as guidance, health, special educationApprove student placements and programsSupervise student record keepingPersonnel Procedures
Administer appropriate personnel procedures in the schoolRecruitment and selectionAssure that necessary documentation regarding resignations and recommendations for hiring are processed in accordance with Board policy/division proceduresAssure that recommendations for hiring are made based on the approved candidate pool and are made based on job-related criteriaPresent evidence of effort in implementing the division's Affirmative Action PlanAssure that interviewers involved in the selection process are trained in accordance with Board policyPersonnel Policies/Procedures
Adhere to all requirements specified in Danville School Board Personnel Policies and proceduresCoordinate the use of subject matter specialists, resource teachers, and other resource personnelPerformance Evaluation
Monitor staff attendance and take corrective measures if necessarySet performance standards for all staff that reflect expectations regarding job description responsibilitiesMonitor performance in accordance with approved evaluation proceduresLicensure
Maintain proper licensureAssure that teachers are assigned to areas in which they are endorsed or that teachers are making required progress toward this endorsement in accordance with Board policySalary/Benefits
Maintain safe work environment in accordance with approved proceduresComply with federal, state and local requirements regarding maintenance of employee leave records and compensation for work performedProfessional Development/Training
Work with staff in developing professional growth plans and provides opportunity for participationParticipate in required training and develops a personal professional development planFinance and Operations
Manage the financial functions of the schoolSupervise the building functions of the schoolDevelop and monitor the school budget with the help of the school faculty, staff, and parent representative(s)Monitor expenditures and ensure good fiscal management of school-based funds as appropriated by the School BoardFollow the Danville Public Schools' approved purchasing proceduresAdminister school-based accounting of student activity funds according to auditing guidelinesApprove of all free and reduced-price lunch applications in accordance with Federal guidelinesCollect textbook fees and other school-based feesMaintain student database including updates of student and attendance informationCoordinate building rentals with the Department of Business and TechnologyEstablish building maintenance schedules and evaluates their effectiveness, coordinating with Maintenance and Operations as applicableMaintain furniture and equipment inventoriesSupervise the use of the school and grounds by all agenciesOrder necessary instructional materials, textbooks, equipment and analyzes the usage of such materialsSchool-Community Relations
Establish and maintain an effective school-community relations programCommunicate with parents by means of letters, newsletters, telephone and personal contact, and school programsParticipate in the activities of the Parent-Teacher Association and Parent-Teacher Advisory BoardInvolve parent and community groups in the operation of the schoolCommunicate and interpret division policies, procedures, and regulationsUtilize school improvement teams to set objectives and evaluate programsDevelop and evaluate an annual school plan, assuring its coordination with division goalsCoordinate and maintain school accreditation in accordance with the State of VirginiaSchool Climate
Establish and maintain an effective school climateCoordinate staff activities to reach consensus on how decisions at the school will be madeProvide feedback and support to teachers and other staff members on professional needsResolve concerns on a timely basisInform staff members of pertinent issues of which they should be awareEstablish procedures by which organizational improvements can be suggested and implementedEstablish an effective communications program that includes opportunities for staff involvement, committees, individual conferences, and internal communication proceduresEstablish an active client feedback system that includes parents, students, and staffPerform other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of curriculum, assessment and instructionDemonstrated knowledge of theories of effective teachingThorough knowledge of the Virginia SOLDemonstrated ability to observe and evaluate teaching practiceAbility to relate easily to teachers and administrators and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of groupsExcellent oral and written communication and collaboration skillsExcellent presentation skills; superior organizational skills.Ability to observe and assess the transfer of training and learning into practiceAbility to problem-solve independentlyProficient in the use of technologyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
At least three (3) years of successful teaching experienceSuccessful experience as a school administrator or supervisor is strongly preferredSuccessful experience in curriculum developmentSuccessful experience in the areas of human resources and human relationsMust hold or be eligible for teaching license issued by the Virginia Board of Education with PreK-12 Administration and Supervision (or equivalent) endorsement
Under the supervision of the Principal, the Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting with administering all aspects of the total school program by providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with Division goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In unison and collaboration with the Principal, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the following:
Curriculum and InstructionAdminister and evaluate the instructional program of the schoolOrganize and conduct a program of instructional supervision and evaluation, including classroom and teaching observationsImplement curriculum and establish educational objectives consistent with division goalsDevelop an efficient system for student and program appraisal, recommending changes as needed to meet student needsEvaluate grading policies and student progress with members of the staffAssist teachers in planning field trips and using community resourcesDevelop the student master scheduleFacilitate teacher professional growth, recertification, career ladder planning and activitiesStudent personnel services
Coordinate and administer student personnel servicesImplement and maintain a code of acceptable student behaviorCoordinate and supervise student affairs including after school activitiesCoordinate services to students such as guidance, health, special educationApprove student placements and programsSupervise student record keepingPersonnel Procedures
Administer appropriate personnel procedures in the schoolRecruitment and selectionAssure that necessary documentation regarding resignations and recommendations for hiring are processed in accordance with Board policy/division proceduresAssure that recommendations for hiring are made based on the approved candidate pool and are made based on job-related criteriaPresent evidence of effort in implementing the division's Affirmative Action PlanAssure that interviewers involved in the selection process are trained in accordance with Board policyPersonnel Policies/Procedures
Adhere to all requirements specified in Danville School Board Personnel Policies and proceduresCoordinate the use of subject matter specialists, resource teachers, and other resource personnelPerformance Evaluation
Monitor staff attendance and take corrective measures if necessarySet performance standards for all staff that reflect expectations regarding job description responsibilitiesMonitor performance in accordance with approved evaluation proceduresLicensure
Maintain proper licensureAssure that teachers are assigned to areas in which they are endorsed or that teachers are making required progress toward this endorsement in accordance with Board policySalary/Benefits
Maintain safe work environment in accordance with approved proceduresComply with federal, state and local requirements regarding maintenance of employee leave records and compensation for work performedProfessional Development/Training
Work with staff in developing professional growth plans and provides opportunity for participationParticipate in required training and develops a personal professional development planFinance and Operations
Manage the financial functions of the schoolSupervise the building functions of the schoolDevelop and monitor the school budget with the help of the school faculty, staff, and parent representative(s)Monitor expenditures and ensure good fiscal management of school-based funds as appropriated by the School BoardFollow the Danville Public Schools' approved purchasing proceduresAdminister school-based accounting of student activity funds according to auditing guidelinesApprove of all free and reduced-price lunch applications in accordance with Federal guidelinesCollect textbook fees and other school-based feesMaintain student database including updates of student and attendance informationCoordinate building rentals with the Department of Business and TechnologyEstablish building maintenance schedules and evaluates their effectiveness, coordinating with Maintenance and Operations as applicableMaintain furniture and equipment inventoriesSupervise the use of the school and grounds by all agenciesOrder necessary instructional materials, textbooks, equipment and analyzes the usage of such materialsSchool-Community Relations
Establish and maintain an effective school-community relations programCommunicate with parents by means of letters, newsletters, telephone and personal contact, and school programsParticipate in the activities of the Parent-Teacher Association and Parent-Teacher Advisory BoardInvolve parent and community groups in the operation of the schoolCommunicate and interpret division policies, procedures, and regulationsUtilize school improvement teams to set objectives and evaluate programsDevelop and evaluate an annual school plan, assuring its coordination with division goalsCoordinate and maintain school accreditation in accordance with the State of VirginiaSchool Climate
Establish and maintain an effective school climateCoordinate staff activities to reach consensus on how decisions at the school will be madeProvide feedback and support to teachers and other staff members on professional needsResolve concerns on a timely basisInform staff members of pertinent issues of which they should be awareEstablish procedures by which organizational improvements can be suggested and implementedEstablish an effective communications program that includes opportunities for staff involvement, committees, individual conferences, and internal communication proceduresEstablish an active client feedback system that includes parents, students, and staffPerform other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of curriculum, assessment and instructionDemonstrated knowledge of theories of effective teachingThorough knowledge of the Virginia SOLDemonstrated ability to observe and evaluate teaching practiceAbility to relate easily to teachers and administrators and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of groupsExcellent oral and written communication and collaboration skillsExcellent presentation skills; superior organizational skills.Ability to observe and assess the transfer of training and learning into practiceAbility to problem-solve independentlyProficient in the use of technologyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
At least three (3) years of successful teaching experienceSuccessful experience as a school administrator or supervisor is strongly preferredSuccessful experience in curriculum developmentSuccessful experience in the areas of human resources and human relationsMust hold or be eligible for teaching license issued by the Virginia Board of Education with PreK-12 Administration and Supervision (or equivalent) endorsement