Anticipated Assistant Principal

North Mac Schools; Virden (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mac Schools in Virden, Illinois, is seeking an Assistant Principal to assist with administrative duties, staff supervision, and student welfare. The role requires a valid administrative certificate and preferred teaching experience. Major responsibilities include coordinating curriculum, overseeing student discipline, and ensuring effective operation of the school.

The Assistant Principal will communicate with parents and community members and maintain student records. Interested candidates can contact Dr. Debbie Poffinbarger at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher preferred.
• Valid administrative certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of the school program.
• Work directly with staff on supervision and evaluation.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for the curriculum.
• Handle student discipline as needed.
• Supervise students during lunch programs.

Skills

Experience as a teacher

Valid administrative certificate

Job description

Position: Assistant Principal

Qualifications:

1. Experience as a teacher preferred
2. Valid administrative certificate

Responsible to: Principal

Contract Year: Subject to contract

Salary: Subject to Administrative salary agreement

The basic function of this position:

1. Assist with the supervision, coordination, evaluation, and administration of the school program
2. All other duties as assigned

Major Responsibilities

Major Responsibility 1: Staff Supervision and Evaluation

Key Duties

1. Work directly with the staff
2. Assist with staff evaluation under the guidance of the Principal

Major Responsibility 2: Curriculum

Key Duties

1. Evaluate and make recommendations for the improvement of the curriculum
2. Provide leadership for the staff in curriculum changes and/or adoption of new teaching techniques and materials
3. Attend any RTI meetings

Major Responsibility 3: Daily Operation of Building

Key Duties

1. Assist Principal, as required
2. Be in charge of building during absence of Principal
3. Be responsible for condition of the building and the comfort and safety of staff and students.

Major Responsibility 4: Discipline

Key Duties

1. Handle student discipline as needed
2. Maintain student discipline records
3. Make recommendations for change and additions to the student handbook
4. Coordinate possible discipline problem solution with teachers
5. Meet with students and parents on discipline problems
6. Contact and use law enforcement resources when the safety and/or welfare of the students, teachers, and/or other school employees are threatened

Major Responsibility 5: Attendance

Key Duties

1. Make daily check on absenteeism
2. Make contact with truant officer when necessary
3. Hold parent conferences
4. Assist in correcting cases of truancy

Major Responsibility 6: Athletic and School Activities

Key Duties

1. Assist the principal in the supervision and coordination of all sports
2. Represent school at other school functions as needed
3. Maintain records of weekly eligibility of students
4. Notify coaches of ineligible students

Major Responsibility 7: Special Education Program

Key Duties

1. Assist in coordination of special education program
2. Attend staffing as needed

Major Responsibility 8: Student Services/Welfare

Key Duties

1. Supervise students in lunch program
2. Attend to medical problems as needed
3. Maintain student records
4. Act on behalf of the administration and/or Board of Education in legal matters concerning students

Major Responsibility 9: Scheduling

Key Duties

1. Assume the duty of developing the master schedule with the guidance counselor
2. Substitute in classes when necessary on period basis

Major Responsibility 10: Community and Public Relations

Key Duties

1. Make parent contact and hold conferences
2. Keep informed of community activities
3. Serve as liaison between school and community

Major Responsibility 11: Student Organizations

Key Duties

1. Help establish clear and well defined polices governing each club and organization
2. Provide supervision at club sponsored activities

Please contact Dr. Debbie Poffinbarger, Elementary Principal, at [e-mail] or by phone at 217-965-5424.