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ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Employer
Greenwich Public Schools
Location
Greenwich, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
JobID: 1493
  • Position Type:
    Administration/Assistant Principal

  • Date Posted:
    8/20/2021

  • Location:
    Julian Curtiss School

  • Date Available:
    as soon as possible

  • Closing Date:
    09/03/2021 5:00 p.m.

  •   ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - JULIAN CURTISS SCHOOL

    Position Purpose

    The Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The assistant principal serves as a member of the administrative team to develop and implement the total school program. The assistant principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal's absence from the school.

    To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a school in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

    Essential Functions
    • Assists in the development and establishing of the school goals and objectives and the planning of the school's instructional program.
    • Assists to define and disseminate information about school disciplinary policies and procedures to parents, students, staff and community.
    • 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 personalized 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.
    • Involves 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.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
    • Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
    • Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
    • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
    • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
    • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to develop and implement projects.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
    • Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
    • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.

    Travel Requirements
    • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

    Qualifications Profile

    Certification/License
    • State Certification as required for position. (092)

    Education/Experience
    • Bachelor's and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
    • Sixth year, doctorate, or other planned program in related field preferred.
    • Successful administrative experience preferred.


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