Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Georgia professional certification in Educational Leadership (or enrolled in a leadership certification program) Master's Degree minimum, Specialist Degree preferred

2. Previous experience in administration desired.

3. Qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of the assistant principal are such as those in the list given below, but they may be increased, decreased, and otherwise modified.

1. *School Leadership
   1. Instructional Leadership: The leader supports the principal to foster the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of a shared vision of teaching and learning that leads to school improvement.
   2. School Climate: The leader supports the principal to promote the success of all students by developing, advocating, and sustaining an academically rigorous, positive, and safe school climate for all stakeholders.

1. *Organizational Leadership
   1. Planning and Assessment: The leader supports the principal to effectively gather, analyze, and use a variety of data to inform planning and decision-making consistent with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
   2. Organizational Management: The leader supports the principal to foster the success of all students by supporting, managing, and overseeing the school's organization, operation, and use of resources.

1. *Human Resources Leadership
   1. Human Resources Management: The leader supports the principal to foster effective human resources management through the selection, induction, support, and retention of quality instructional and support personnel.
   2. Teacher/Staff Evaluation: The leader fairly and consistently evaluates school personnel in accordance with state and district guidelines and provides them with timely and constructive feedback focused on improved student learning.

1. *Professionalism and Communication
   1. Professionalism: The leader fosters the success of students by demonstrating professional standards and ethics, engaging in continuous professional development, and contributing to the profession.
   2. Communication and Community Relations: The leader fosters the success of all students by communicating and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

1. Exhibits courtesy and a professional attitude at all times in dealing with the board, school administration, fellow employees, parents, students and the public

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

1. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism regarding students and school system affairs

1. Works effectively and cooperatively with administrators, teachers, and staff

1. Performs all duties in a timely and effective manner

1. Effective oral and written communications

1. Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities

1. Complies with state and local laws and policies, including faculty/staff handbooks

1. Performance will be evaluated annually

1. Performs all other duties as requested by the principal and/or superintendent

*Specific indicators for each item can be found in the Leader Keys Effectiveness System documents.

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