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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Assistant Principal

Schedule / Grade

210 days

Job Code

05ASTPR700

FLSA

Exempt 

Calendar

PRIN-EA

Benefits

Eligible

Contract Type

Admin

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

4/20/2017

 

PURPOSE

Columbia Public Schools is dedicated to providing an excellent education for all students. Assistant Principals are responsible for assisting in all areas of school administration including leading, coordinating and collaborating with students, parents, faculty and staff to ensure school- and district-wide goals are achieved. Assistant Principals are integral in ensuring effective discipline, attendance, and student activities are carried out that support the vision, mission and values of the assigned school.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

 

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:    Building Principal

 

Supervises:    Assists the principal in the supervision of the staff and student body

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:        Master’s degree in Secondary Education Administration; Missouri Secondary School Principal Certificate;  Four years of successful classroom teaching experience.

 

Preferred:     Successful experience leading school-wide initiatives. Restorative Practices Training.

 

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidate will hold Restorative Practices Training Certification. 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Present information to teachers, staff, other administrators, and the Board of Education. Respond to common questions and concerns. Interview students, staff, and teachers. Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, memoranda, Board policies, administrative procedures, and statutes. Write business correspondence, including staff memoranda and newsletter articles, as needed. Keep information confidential when required by law, policy, or the nature of a particular situation. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction; Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Technology: Integrate technology into daily use; present information to students and staff using a variety of media; Access and present information from online sources in a manner that enhances presentation and instruction; Use district software for collecting information, creating reports and appropriate recording; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must frequently move in and around the building and grounds to visit classrooms, attend meetings, and supervise bus loading and unloading and also be able to sit for an hour or more at a time. The position requires the ability to hear conversations in a noisy environment. Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.  The individual who holds this position will be expected to attend Board meetings, student activities and events, and IEP meetings. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

 

Conditions and Environment: The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however, the individual who holds this position will occasionally be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees. The individual who holds this position is frequently required to work irregular or extended hours. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer