Assistant School Principal jobs in Knoxville, TN

Description

The Middle School Assistant Principal is appointed by the Middle School Principal in conjunction with the Head of School and is directly responsible to the Middle School Principal in carrying out the functions and policies as defined by the Middle School Principal and the Board of Trustees. The Middle School Assistant Principal must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to communicate and relate well to both children and adults. This person should project a professional appearance at all times and have the personality and ability to provide leadership and stability in the program. The responsibilities of this position include:

Curriculum Development

• Assist with the planning/implementation of curriculum
• Review lesson plans of faculty members
• Assist in bridging curriculum across the grade levels
• Assist the MS Principal in materials/textbook selections
• Research educational issues and topics

Responsibilities to Faculty/Staff:

• Assist in providing in-service workshops to offer professional development opportunities
• Assist in furnishing the faculty with available professional development opportunities as deemed of value either collectively and individually
• Assist and offer guidance on day-to-day issues as needed by faculty/staff
• Provide evaluations of employees of the Middle School
• Orient new faculty/staff in role of teacher/teaching aide in the Middle School
• Observe classes on regular basis
• Assist in leading faculty/staff meetings
• Assist Principal in building a feeling of trust and confidence among the faculty/staff members

Responsibilities to Students:

• Provide guidance in areas of discipline, instruction, evaluation
• Create a nurturing environment for positive growth and development
• Set high, yet attainable, expectations for student achievement
• Ensure that safety and security policies for students are enforced
• Assist in providing individual instruction when recommended
• Attend school functions and performances focused on the student
• Read all faculty reports/recommendations written about students

Responsibilities to Parents and Community:

• Communicate as needed with parents through written or Internet correspondence
• Provide opportunities for parents to meet with teachers/staff
• Assist in offering parenting workshops/seminars as deemed necessary
• Meet with individual parents when deemed necessary 
• Assist with setting up parent/student handbook to keep parents informed of policies
• Develop mutual respect between school and home

General Administration:

• Attend all school meetings as requested
• Assist in the admission process as needed for the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrollment
• Plan with facility manager and business officers to maintain building and grounds
• Work closely with Learning Center Coordinator

Professional Growth and Development:

• Attend and participate in professional conferences, lectures or other educational events
• Attain membership in appropriate educational organizations
• Keep current on educational issues through research and study

Other Duties as assigned by Middle Principal or Head of School

Requirements

Masters of Education, preferably in Educational Leadership.

Administrative Experience preferred