Assistant Principal

Title: Assistant Principal - Stroudsburg Area S D
FLSA: Exempt
Terms of Employment: Twelve months per year. Salary and benefits in accordance with the Act 93 agreement on file.
Employee Group:  Administrative

JOB GOAL

To assist the principal in directing, supervising, and implementing the educational program within the building and maintaining an effective learning climate in the building.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Abides by and assists in monitoring building-wide compliance with federal, state and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recommends changes to District policies or administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and serves as principal in his/her absence; Assists the principal and office staff in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Assists in the development of building schedules and assists in the scheduling of extracurricular, intramurals, and afterschool activities; Assists in the preparation of teaching schedules as well as, prepares schedules for building staff to include paraprofessionals in professional development.
• Assists in requisitioning supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records and checking on receipts for such material.
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with District staff for investigative follow-up actions.
• Maintains active relationships with students, parents/guardians, professional, and nonprofessional personnel; acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school; encourages community participation in school life; and initiates and encourages cooperative relationships with community entities/groups.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student records and information as part of exercising professional duties and discretion in sharing such information. Assists in guiding the preparation for and ensuring integrity in the administration of federal, statewide and local student assessments.
• Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and meets with students to discuss; determines consequences for disciplinary infractions as well as positive motivation in accordance with law, District policies and building guidelines.
• Supervises building staff as assigned by the principal. Assists in the orientation and induction of newly assigned staff members and evaluates and nurtures the development of staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
• Supervises student arrival and departure and monitors parking lot supervision, parking permits, and ticketing.
• Works closely with the central office administration and district directors and supervisors. Assists the principal, directors, and central office administrators in planning and implementing in-service and staff development programs.
• Attends or acts as LEA at special education meetings related to pupil services and programming.
• Assists in the coordination of proper care and maintenance of facility; assists in conducting safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Assists in the development and coordination of student activities that support the instructional program and meets community needs to include athletic programs, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
• Works with faculty in compiling budget requests data; assists in maintaining and controlling various local funds generated by student activities.
• Serves with parents/guardians, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Assists the principal in the selection, assignment, training, observation and evaluation of the school's professional, support, and extra-curricular/athletic staff.
• Assists the principal in maintaining, reviewing and enforcing the school's Student/Parent Handbook, Program of Studies, and Faculty Handbook.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Typical Office Environment
• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• Subject to outside environmental conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.