Assistant Principal of Academics - McLeansville

Job Title:Assistant Principal of AcademicsContract Length:225 DaysReports To:PrincipalSupervises:Primary Role:The ideal candidate will work with school leaders to build and maintain a positive and safe school climate and carry out the school's academic programs and perform teacher evaluations, attend and guide PLC meetings and work with data for overall student and staff growth. Further, the candidate will work closely with school counselors and school personnel to develop a strong school culture in which students grow to exemplify our core values.Required Experience:B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution in education and/or a related fieldMaster's Degree in the specified content area (reading, math, etc.), curriculum and instruction, or administration5+ years of experience in teaching or school administration1+ years of experience in MTSS planning and implementation1+ years of experience in successfully implementing a PBIS (or related) planPossession of a current North Carolina Professional Educator's LicenseSkills:Strategic LeadershipCreates conditions that result in strategically re-imaging the school's vision, mission, and goals in the 21st century.Considers new ways of accomplishing tasks and is the leader of changeCommunicates strong professional beliefs that reflect the latest research and best practicesInstructional LeadershipSets high standards for professional practice of instruction and assessment that result in an accountable environmentCreates an environment of practiced, distributive leadership, and teacher empowermentDemonstrates knowledge of 21st century curriculum, instruction, and assessmentEnsures alignment between school curriculum and the state's accountability programCultural LeadershipUnderstands the important role a school's culture contributes to the exemplary performance of the schoolCommunicates strong ideals and beliefs with staff, parents, and students and operates from those beliefsPromotes a sense of well-being among staff, parents, and studentsBuilds a sense of efficacy and empowerment among staffHuman Resource LeadershipEnsures that processes and systems are in place that result in the recruitment, induction, support, evaluation, development, and retention of a high-performing staffCreates processes for teachers to assume leadership and decision-making rolesProvides for results-oriented professional developmentSystematically and personally involves him/herself in the school's professional activitiesManagerial LeadershipEnsures the school has processes and systems in place for budgeting, staffing, problem solving, communicating expectations, and scheduling that result in organizing the work routines of the schoolDevelops the master schedule that provides collaborative planning for every teacherDevelops and enforces clear expectations, structures, rules, and procedures for students and staffExternal Development LeadershipDesigns structures and processes that result in community engagement, support, and ownershipCreates a system that engages all community stakeholders in shared responsibility for student and school successEnsures compliance with state and TMSA mandatesMicropolitical LeadershipBuilds systems and relationships with staff in order to leverage their expertise, power, and influence to realize the school's vision for successCreates environment and mechanisms to ensure all internal stakeholder voices are heard and respectedUses performance as the primary criterion for reward and advancementAcademic Achievement LeadershipLeader's work will result in acceptable, measurable progress for students based on established performance expectations and will use appropriate data to demonstrate growthThis area is based on a school-wide student growth value as calculated by the statewide growth model for educator effectivenessDuties and Responsibilities:Follow all Board policiesMaintain confidentiality of all student, parent, and staff informationCollaborate with staff to plan the school's instructional programSupport and nurture a collaborative work environment for all employeesPractice fair and consistent evaluations of teachers within established timelinesAssist with recruiting and maintaining high-quality staffMaintain a good relationship with students, staff, and parentsProvides timely communication of information with staff, parents, and studentsCommunicates school's accomplishments within TMSA, with school community, and public mediaDesigns scheduling processes and protocols that maximize staff input and address diverse student learning needsCollaborates with staff to create opportunities for parents, community, and businesses to participate in the schoolBe easily accessible to staffMaintain high visibility throughout the schoolEffectively delegate tasks to others in a way that provides learning experiences for them and ensures the efficient operation of the schoolActively seeks and applies feedback from staff, parents, and studentsResolves short-term issues while balancing them against long-term goalsAnalyzes student performance dataEvaluates student progress in current instructional program using current student performance dataEffectively utilizes the latest technology to continuously improve the management of the school and enhance student instructionManage your time and that of your staff well, including running effective meetingsMonitors and works to improve student and staff attendanceMaintains acceptable student behavior in all areas of the schoolEstablishes and maintains a safe environment for all staff and studentsPerform teacher formal and informal evaluationsOther duties as assigned by Principal