Assistant Principal:
Charter School - North Jacksonville
Job
Description
About Us
POSITION GOAL: To assist the principal in providing vision and leadership to develop, administer and monitor educational programs that optimize the human and material resources available for a successful and safe school program for students, staff and community.
​
QUALIFICATIONS:
​
-
Education: Earned a master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
-
Certification: Valid Certification in Educational Leadership, Administration, Administration & Supervision, School Principal or Professional School Principal at the appropriate grade level for the school.
Experience:
-
1-3 years of administrative experience at a school site
-
3 years of teaching experience at a school site
-
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
-
3 letters of recommendation
-
Candidate to provide copies of last two professional evaluations
​​
Salary: Commensurate with experience but highly compensated.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The Assistant School Principal will effectively perform the performance responsibilities using the following skills and abilities:
​​
-
Read, interpret and implement the appropriate state and federal statutes and policies, Sponsor’s Policies and school board policies and procedures.
-
Use group dynamics within the context of cultural diversity and be knowledgeable of Florida education reform, accountability and effective school concepts.
-
Demonstrate knowledge and practice of current educational trends, research and technology.
-
Understand the unique needs, growth problems and characteristics of school students.
-
Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
-
Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills with all stakeholders.
​​
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
​LEADERSHIP
The Assistant Principal shall:
-
Use collaborative leadership and quality processes to involve stakeholders in establishing and achieving the school’s mission and goals.
-
Assist the principal in providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the school’s operation.
-
Assist in establishing and monitoring a school mission and goals that are aligned with the Board’s mission and goals.
-
Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the Board’s Strategic Plan.
-
Maintain an active involvement in the school improvement planning process.
-
Assist with establishing a monitoring procedures for an accreditation program and monitor standards to ensure they are met.
-
Provide for the articulation of the school’s instructional program among school personnel.
-
Assist in the management and development of the implementation and assessment of the instructional program at the school to ensure all students have equal learning opportunities.
-
Use quality improvement principles and processes in a daily administration of school.
-
Assist in development and maintaining a safe school atmosphere conducive to learning and student achievement.
-
Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus and at school related activities and events.
-
Assist in conducting staff meetings to discuss policy changes, instructional programs, potential problems and resolution of existing problems.
-
Build teams to accomplish plans, goals and priorities.
-
Assist in the establishment of procedures used in the event of school crisis and/or civil disobedience and provide leadership in the event of such incidents.
-
Act quickly to stop possible breaches of safety, ineffective procedures, or interference with operations.
-
Anticipate difficult situations and develop plans to handle them.
-
Serve as arbitrator for serious discipline problems in accordance with School policies, board and Sponsor’s policies and state statutes.
Legacy Solutions provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.