Assistant Principal

POSITION VACANCY-Elementary Assistant Principal- 200-Day Calendar

Brooks Elementary School

RESPONSIBLE TO: Responsible to the Principal 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide leadership for the direction, supervision, and coordination of school administrative operations, instructional programs, and assigned personnel.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of instructional programs based on the adopted curriculum.
• Provide leadership and encouragement to staff and students in achieving the basic skills essential to attaining high academic goals.
• Provide for the maintenance of sound discipline consistent with establishing a positive school environment and achieving the maximum time on task for students and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents and the community, encouraging their participation and support.
• Provide for the equitable direction, supervision, and evaluation of assigned certified and classified personnel.
• Provide leadership for the continuing professional development of the certified staff.
• Provide for the effective management and maintenance of the school plant consistent with available resources.
• Maximum use of available auxiliary resources in achieving the instructional goals of the school.
• Ensure the timely and efficient implementation and application of laws, policies, and procedures governing the operations of the school.
• Provide for the prompt and accurate maintenance of all records and submission of all reports as assigned.
• Participate in the state evaluation program and related professional development activities.

Personal and Administrative Competencies:

• Work with the school staff in developing short and long-range goals and seeking solutions to problems.
• Establish priorities, set realistic goals, and follow projects through to the conclusion.
• Reach high-quality decisions based on logical conclusions from a thorough review of available data.
• Inspire enthusiasm, individual initiative, and self-confidence in employees.
• Be supportive of all students, parents, and employees.
• Promote professional pride and high standards of ethical conduct.
• Be accessible to staff members, parents, students, and the community.
• Communicate positive, clearly defined expectations to students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Allocate resources consistent with established priorities and identified needs.
• Produce clear and concise oral and written communications.
• Demonstrate the highest personal commitment to assigned responsibilities, providing leadership by personal example.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his designee.

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Educational background and practical knowledge of the most effective practices in safety, planning, curriculum and instruction, and school-based operations.
• Proficiency is required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in organizing, planning, and evaluating.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, OR TRAINING:

• Tier I or Tier II Educational Leadership certification, or T-5 certification in any field with the requirement of a passing score on the GACE Educational Leadership Assessment and completion of an Educational Leadership Program within 3 years.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Successful TKES/LKES evaluations and leadership experience.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent
qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color,
national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.