Assistant Principal (2090)

Company: Dunlap School District #323
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
3/30/2023

Location:
Dunlap Middle School

Date Available:
07/01/2023

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled This position starts with the 2023-2024 school year.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal

Position Objective:

Assistant principal will work with other school administrators to ensure a safe, positive, school culture that promotes the growth and development of every student. The assistant principal position shares responsibility for all aspects of the middle school administration.

Essential Functions

• Assists the principal in the overall operation of the school
• Communicates with staff and parents in the promotion and enforcement of student discipline policies
• Assists in supervising all school events including music concerts, etc
• Supervises record keeping of health exams and immunization reports
• Assists with preparing and updating Student Handbook
• Supervises students in all areas of the school building and on school grounds
• Assists in evaluations of certified and non-certified staff members as assigned
• Assigns and supervises teacher supervision duties
• Assists with supervision of playground supervisors and lunch supervision
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the principal
• Represents the school at designated events and functions
• Assists with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal
• Assists in curriculum development efforts in conjunction with school improvement and district guidelines in an effort to improve instruction
• Provides leadership in developing and maintaining standards of student conduct
• Assists in the hiring process of new employees
• Assists principal in planning and developing professional growth activities
• Supervises student discipline and attendance and follows up for action. Talks with and disciplines students in cases of attendance and behavior problems
• Assists in facilitating the RTI team and processes
• Assists in facilitating the Building Leadership Team and processes
• Maintains open communication with staff, students, parents and the community
• Gives individual and group guidance for personal problems, and educational objectives
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Visible within the school
• Assist with the management of student assessment programs, materials, schedules, and results
• Participates in the preparation of master schedule
• Attends district functions, meetings and committees as directed
• Walks about school building and property to monitor safety and security or directs and coordinates teacher supervision of areas such as halls and cafeteria
• Protects the health and welfare of students at all times
• Other Duties as assigned
  
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  Qualifications:
  • Illinois General Administrative Endorsement required
  • Skills in interpersonal supervision
  • Previous administrative experience preferred Competencies:
    • Understands the District's strategic direction, embracing the vision, mission, and goals
    • Elementary and/or middle school teaching experience
    • Understands the K-8 child and his or her developmental needs
    • Understands and advocates for the individual learning needs for all students
    • Knowledgeable of best practices in school curriculum, instruction, and assessment
    • Understands professional learning communities and can apply continuous improvement processes and tools
    • Knowledgeable of applicable state and federal school law
    • Experienced in implementing 21st century learning skills
    • Possesses excellent communication skills, especially interpersonal communication and conflict resolution
    • Skilled at planning, organization, especially budgeting and facility management
    • Embraces lifelong learning and serves as a model for professional development for staff
    • Works well with school community, understanding balance between stakeholder requests and school resources
    • Skilled facilitator and problem solver
    • Skilled at making data-driven decisions
    • Utilizes technologically to enhance instruction
    • Student centered, visible, approachable and enthusiastic.
    • Clearly sets and communicates direction
    • Proactive and flexible, able to make difficult decisions
    • Able to establish, promote and sustain a collaborative, team-centered environment
    • Serves as a guide and mentor, providing constructive feedback and capitalizing upon individual strengths
    • Able to apply student discipline in a fair and balanced manner, in accordance with the student handbook Working Conditions:
      • Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting
      • Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity
      • Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings will be a requirement

Keywords: Dunlap School District #323, Peoria , Assistant Principal (2090), Education / Teaching , Peoria, Illinois