LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Assistant Principal                                

REPORTS TO: School Principal/Director

APPROVED:  April 22, 2022

EXEMPT STATUS:  Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS:  Contract

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide administrative service and technical assistance to staff as well as other stakeholders. Assist schools in strengthening instructional programs through a strategically planned, standards-based approach with a focus on narrowing the gap. This position will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and planning.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assists with data organization from all assessments and diagnostic instruments and develops strategies for intervening with students who are experiencing difficulties. 
• Engages staff in intensive data analysis and results planning.
• Implements and supports the goals determined by the district/schools’ comprehensive plan.
• Works collaboratively with other educators to integrate educational initiatives and resources.
• Assists in program implementation and curriculum development 
• Assists schools in developing and implementing comprehensive plans designed to meet individual schools’ student achievement needs.
• Assists schools in determining effective methods for the integration of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the developmental use of authentic assessment.
• Models a variety of instructional strategies designed to be rigorous and mirror assessment.
• Assists in identifying professional development needs and developing long-range professional development plans.
• Coaches and models research based instructional strategies. 
• Mentors new teachers.
• Supervises staff as needed and required. 
• Evaluates staff as needed and required. 
• Assists with all operations of the school. 
• Maintains regular attendance. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. 
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ABILITY TO:

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal. 
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing 
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations 
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities 
• Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques
   

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board and reflected in district salary schedules and individual employee contract.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.