Assistant Principal -Topeka High School- 2022-2023

Reports To:         Building Principal

Position Purpose: 

To use leadership- management- supervisory- and monitoring skills to promote the educational development of each student.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess- or be able to obtain by time of appointment- a Kansas building or district leadership license and possess the necessary training and experience in planning- organizational- supervisory- and evaluation skills which the position entails.  The incumbent should also demonstrate skills in curriculum and instructional leadership- personnel guidance- scheduling processes- policy- law- budget- school/community relations- and professional renewal.

Physical/Emotional Requirements:

The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day: speaking- hearing- visual- walking/mobility- standing- consistency of temperament- ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time- stamina for working long hours.

Responsibilities:

1.    Curriculum Development- Supervision and Evaluation

• Leads in the development- determination of appropriateness- and monitoring of the instructional program.
• Supervises the school’s co-curricular and educational program.
• Approves the master teaching schedule and any special personnel assignments.
• Facilitates and monitors the school accreditation process.
• Understands school curriculum- ensures teaching of the written curriculum- helps staff use curriculum resources.
• Participates in and/or leads curriculum development activities commensurate with school and district goals.
• Provides opportunities and encouragement for staff to increase professional expertise.
• Assists in identifying curricular and extracurricular needs by analyzing current programs and student achievement.
• Regularly uses the results of student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements and/or pacing.

 2.    Student Assessment and Monitoring

• Emphasizes student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.
• Systematically assesses and monitors student progress- using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.
• Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at-risk students; makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.
• Assures the proper educational placement of students.

3.   Student and Staff Relations

• Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interacts with others.
• Solicits information from school personnel and community in gauging the school climate.
• Recognizes efforts of students and teachers.
• Promotes the improvement of student and staff self-images.
• Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations.
• Fosters collegial relationships with and among teachers and staff.

4.    Establishing an Effective Workplace

• Develops and maintains positive staff morale.
• Facilitates and/or works with the building principal to effectively:
  • Implement a discipline code that is fair and promotes orderliness and student learning.
  • Protect instructional time by minimizing interruptions to the instructional process.
  • Coordinate teacher and student schedules to promote maximum learning and minimize conflict.
  • Maintain high visibility in the school.
  • Provide for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions planned and operated by school personnel.
  • Lead and direct the school leadership team.
  • Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school and ensure that the staff follows effective school policies.
  • Plan- organize- and direct the implementation of school activities.
  • Maintain appropriate and consistent standards of student conduct and enforce discipline- as necessary- according to due process for the rights of students.
  • Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the building principal.

5.    Staff Supervision and Personnel Evaluation

• Supervises (under the direction of the building principal) all professional- paraprofessional- administrative- and nonprofessional personnel assigned to the school.
• Assists in the recruiting- screening- hiring- training- assigning- and evaluating of the school’s professional staff.
• Assures the orientation of newly assigned staff members and assists in their development- as appropriate.
• Recommends- according to established procedures- the removal of a staff member whose work is unsatisfactory.

6.    Communication and Community Relations

• Keeps the building principal informed of the school’s activities and problems.
• Maintains ongoing communications with staff- students- and parents.
• Attends events held to recognize student achievement and school-sponsored activities and functions.
• Conducts meetings with the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
• Assures arrangements are made for special conferences between parents- teachers- community members- agencies- and other stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs- to interpret board policies and administrative directives- and to discuss and resolve individual student problems.
• Serves- or causes a member of the leadership team to serve- as an ex-officio member of all committees and councils within the school.
• Speaks and writes effectively.
• Communicates and works with Central Office and other principals to share ideas- problems- expertise- and personnel.
• Encourages parent visits and involvement in decision making.
• Effectively utilizes community resources and volunteers to promote student learning.

7.    Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Utilizes the TPS Strategic Plan and TPS Learning Principles to guide decisions.
• Considers research when making decisions.
• Considers alternatives and consequences in the decision-making process.
• Makes decisions in a timely fashion and maximizes decisions` effectiveness by follow-up actions.
• Clearly communicates decisions and rationale to all affected.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with district policies and state and federal regulations.
• Asserts leadership in times of civil disobedience in school- in accordance with established Board policy.
• Participates in principals meetings- negotiations meetings- and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.
• Identifies problem areas and seeks solutions before crisis situations develop.
• Effectively delegates decision making and problem solving to appropriate personnel.

8.    Professional Development

• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings- reading professional journals and other publications- and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Effectively utilizes the expertise of school personnel- including self- in staff development.
• Provides opportunities for teachers to share and demonstrate successful practices.
• Views self as a role model for expected staff behavior.
• Helps teachers implement objectives for themselves and students.
• Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations- and through attendance at regional- state- and national meetings.
• Assist in identifying- cultivating- and promoting teacher leaders.

9.    Building Management- Recordkeeping- and Financial Management

• Assists with the preparation and administration of the school budget and supervision of school finances.
• Prepares- or supervises the preparation of- the maintenance and distribution of reports- records- lists- and other paperwork required or appropriate to the school’s administration- transportation- special services- etc.
• Monitors and controls the various local funds generated by student activities.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school facilities- including security personnel.
• Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction and for the security and accountability for that property. Ensures the building(s) and grounds are safe and that drills- evacuations and other emergency procedures conform to state directives.
• Assures the allocation of instructional resources for optimum teaching and learning. (supplies- equipment- space- etc.)
• When appropriate- ensures a quality food service program.
• Effectively copes with crises and emergencies.
• Maintains accurate personnel- student- and fiscal records.
• Anticipates future building and equipment needs; plans appropriately to remedy.

10.       Performs other Duties as Assigned by the Superintendent and His/Her Designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be determined by Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of administrators.

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