Assistant Principal (200 days/210 days)

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field. Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) leadership certification (or eligibility for certification).Minimum of five (5) years of experience in education. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to work in and foster a positive work environment. Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the school campus for extended periods. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance to ensure effective school operations and a strong leadership presence.

Duties & Responsibilites:

Instructional Leadership:

Assist in the supervision, support, and evaluation of instructional staff in accordance with Georgia TKES/LKES and district evaluation systems.
Support the implementation of Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and district-approved curricula.
Analyze student performance data to support instructional improvement and school improvement planning.
Support Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), and Student Support Teams (SST).
Promote professional learning communities (PLCs) and ongoing professional development.

School Climate:

Assist in implementing the student code of conduct in compliance with Georgia law, including due process requirements.
Investigate student discipline matters and maintain accurate records.
Promote positive behavior supports and restorative practices.
Support a safe, orderly, and inclusive school environment.

Planning and Assessment/Organizational Management:

Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of school improvement plans.
Support daily school operations, including scheduling, supervision, and coverage.
Assist with budget monitoring, inventory, and resource allocation as assigned.
Support compliance with attendance, grading, promotion, and retention policies.
Assist with the implementation of school safety plans, emergency procedures, and drills in accordance with Georgia law and district policy.
Support threat assessment processes and school safety teams.

Human Resources Management/Teacher Staff Evaluation:

Assist in the supervision, coaching, and discipline of staff in accordance with district policy and state law.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and retention of staff.
Support a professional, ethical, and collaborative work environment.
Complies with state, federal, State Board of Education, and system Board of Education policies.

Student Management:

Ensures that students are supervised during instructional and non-instructional periods.
Helps to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
Ensures that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
Conducts conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professionalism/School-Community Relations:

Serve as a liaison among students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and school initiatives.
Support community partnerships that enhance student learning and well-being.
Participates in professional growth to improve skills related to job assignments.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior administrative or leadership experience. Experience with school improvement planning, data analysis, and instructional coaching.