LETCHER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CERTIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION 

                       

TITLE: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL-ELEMENTARY

 

DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT: 195 days-Elementary School                          

 

SALARY: Commensurate with the school district's Certified Salary Schedule.          

               

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR:  PRINCIPAL              

 

APPOINTMENT:   

Assistant Principals shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Principal to the Superintendent.                

 

QUALIFICATIONS:          

1.Shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned   position.          

2.Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.   

3.Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.             

 

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:          

Shall have the ability to sit, lift, stoop, push, pull, any and all body movements as relates to the   job description.                    

 

JOB GOAL:            

To assist the principal in administering the school in a manner consistent with the district's and   principal's beliefs, philosophy, policies, procedures and directives.                         

 

GENERAL DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:    

1.Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.    

2.Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine   concern with the education, growth and development of each student.    

3.Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.  

4.Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community. 

5.Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.    

6.Shall react positively to directives.       

7.Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff. 

8.Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record. 

9.Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.     

10.Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.  

11.Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.                                

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:    

1.Shall assume duties of Principal when Principal is out of the building.    

2.Shall represent the school at various meetings.      

3.Shall administer student discipline in a manner consistent with school and district policies.  

4.Shall supervise personnel assigned to them in a manner consistent with school and district policies. 

5.Shall assist in the development and implementation of curriculum as assigned.                     

6.Shall assist in the development and implementation of measures designed to insure quality instruction. 

7.Shall assist in budget preparation and implementation.     

8.Shall supervise student activities.       

9.Shall assist in setting, achieving and assessing goals related to the various school improvement   processes.         

10.Shall perform other duties as specified by the Principal.