GARARD COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

CLASS TITLE:  Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO:  School Principal

EXEMPT STATUS:  Exempt

APPROVED:  February 23, 2021 Order #2021-148 

BASIC FUNCTION:  

Provide administrative service and technical assistance to staff as well as other stakeholders. Assist schools in strengthening instructional programs through a strategically planned, standards-based approach with a focus on narrowing the gap. This position will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and planning.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assists with data organization from all assessments and diagnostic instruments and develops strategies for intervening with students who are experiencing difficulties. 
• Engages staff in intensive data analysis and results planning 
• Implements and supports the goals determined by the district/schools’ comprehensive plan. 
• Works collaboratively with other educators to integrate educational initiatives and resources 
• Assists in program implementation and curriculum development 
• Assists schools in developing and implementing comprehensive plans designed to meet individual schools’ student achievement needs. 
• Assists schools in determining effective methods for the integration of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the developmental use of authentic assessment 
• Models a variety of instructional strategies designed to be rigorous and mirror assessment. 
• Assists in identifying professional development needs and developing long-range professional development plans 
• Coaches and models research based instructional strategies.
• Mentors new teachers 
• Supervises staff as needed and required. 
• Evaluates staff as needed and required. 
• Maintains regular attendance. 
• Duty to report to work. 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Record-keeping techniques. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Research methods and report writing techniques. 
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. 
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty. 

ABILITY TO:

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined. 
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Maintain records and prepare reports. 
• Utilize technology. 
• Prioritize and schedule work. 
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions. 
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. 
• Work independently with little direction. 
• Meet schedules and timelines. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking 
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing 
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations 
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching 
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities  
• Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal