Position Overview:

The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the Principal in providing administrative and educational leadership for the school which assigned. The Assistant Principal reports directly to the Principal.

 

Minimal Qualifications:

 

• Master's degree from an accredited college or educational institution
• Valid Postgraduate Professional license with Administration and Supervision Prek-12 endorsement.
• A minimum of 3 years of successful experience as a teacher preferably at the elementary school level.
• Possess leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with pupils, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Assists the principal, faculty, and staff in the planning, development and administration of the school to which assigned, as directed by the principal.
• Assists in the development of school policy.
• Promotes student achievement, attendance, and adjustment conducive to school success.
• Assumes major responsibility for such areas as instruction, student discipline and welfare, guidance and counseling services or administrative services as delegated by the principal.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers.
• Coordinates and assists in student orientation and class scheduling as directed.
• Assists teachers with classroom activities.
• Observes teachers as needed for evaluation, holds observation conferences and writes reports as directed by the principal.
• Coordinates and assists with the substitute teacher program.
• Supervises use of buildings and grounds and school plant emergency procedures as directed.
• Assists in the coordination and supervision of student and schools activities as directed.
• Assists the administration in planning strategies for an effective educational program.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of school or student calendars, handbooks, schedules, bulletins, and publicity.
• Confers with parents, teachers, counselors, support services personnel and students as needed.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining necessary records, budgets and reports for the school.
• Assists in developing and maintaining an effective school-community relations program for the school.
• Assists with the integration of technology in the curriculum.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

 

Benefits:

 

• This position is eligible for benefits.

Terms of Employment:

 

• National Child Care Background Check
• Tuberculosis Test
• Fingerprinting
• Contract Length: 220 Days

 

Details:
All qualified candidates must submit the following by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Completed online application.
2. Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
3. Must provide three (3) professional reference letters/forms.
4. All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded is received and accurate.

 

 

Petersburg City Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.