Education: North Dakota Elementary Principal’s Credential, Master’s degree with emphasis in school administration and experience in teaching. Administrative experience preferred.
Job Goal: The role of the Associate Principal is to assist in supervising the overall operation of the school, giving direction and supervision to the educational program, implementing the policies of the school board, and carrying out the directives of the Associate Superintendent of Elementary Education.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Leadership
* Assist in creating an environment that contributes to the desired performance of students and teachers in accordance with the school’s philosophy and mission statement.
* Provide professional growth opportunities for all staff members at the building level that align with the district’s strategic plan.
* Participate in local, state, and national professional organizations.
* Keep current with trends, issues, and practices in education at the local, state, and national level.
Curriculum and Instruction
* Assist in selection, development and implementation of curriculum.
* Serves on committees as requested.
* Plan and provide for supervision of co-curricular programs.
* Work with the Special Education Department in the referral, staffing, and placement of special needs students.
* Assist teachers, parents, and students in developing appropriate educational plans for students.
Management
* Assist in supervising all areas of the plant and grounds.
* Assist in the construction of the master schedule.
* Assist in maintaining student discipline consistent with school rules and policies as annually outlined and updated in the student handbook.
* Assist in maintaining an accurate pupil attendance and reporting system.
* Assist in completing local, state, and federal reports.
* Assist the principal in planning for the safety of students in emergency situations.
* Maintain student discipline consistent with school rules and policies as annually outlined and updated in the student handbook.
Personnel
* Assist in recruitment, selection, and orientation and training of all personnel in the building.
* Assist in delegating duties to certified and non-certified staff, supervising and evaluating staff according to district and state regulations.
Communication
* Maintain communications with building and district personnel, community organizations and media; and collaborate with other educational and social agencies and the community.
* Encourage and promote parent involvement in the school.
* Provide appropriate written communications: school newsletters, handbook, etc.
* Supervise the planning and promotion of school activities.
Supervisory Responsibility: Elementary teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing employee performance and disciplinary matters; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.
Terms of Employment: As established by negotiations (210 day contract).
Evaluation: By the building principal at least twice each year in the first three years of service (December 15 & April 15), and at least once each year thereafter (April 15).