Assistant Principal (Gentry)

Mesquite ISD; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking an Administrator on the campus level to assist the principal as an Elementary Assistant Principal. The candidate will help assess, analyze and develop strategies to improve school culture and climate, and to support student achievement.

Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree and an Administrator Certificate, with strong communication, organizational and instructional support skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of change processes and organizational development.
• Ability to facilitate and support teachers.
• Understanding of MISD policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and consensus-building abilities.
• Tech literacy and educational technology awareness.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions based on campus and district policies.
• Support teachers to maintain positive student conduct.
• Monitor attendance with staff and parents.
• Address disciplinary issues with administrative guidance.
• Refer to appropriate agencies for aid.
• Maintain discipline records.
• Evaluate teachers and assist with professional growth plans.
• Communicate with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Collaborate with principal to meet student and staff needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Organizational skills

Change management

Instructional support

Technology in education

Education

Master's Degree

Administrator Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Admin Campus - Assist Principal/ Elementary Assistant Principal

Pay Grade:1 Shift Type:Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports To:Principal

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• To assist the principal in assessing, analyzing and developing strategies to improve school culture and climate, thus enhancing student moral and achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree


• Administrator Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Exhibit excellent communication (verbal and written), public relations, and interpersonal skills.


• Possess knowledge and understanding of change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.


• Possess knowledge and understanding of teaching methodologies and ability to provide assistance and instructional help to teachers requiring assistance.


• Possess knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures of the MISD.


• Exhibit excellent organizational skills and consensus building skills.


• Demonstrate understanding of technology and its importance in the educational process.

EXPERIENCE

• Successful experience in the field of public education.


• Successful experience as a classroom teacher.


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Make informed decisions based on campus and district policies and administrative guidelines.


• Work closely with teachers to insure that students conduct themselves properly while in the classroom and that good teacher-student relationships are maintained.


• Work closely with other assistant principals, teachers and parents in monitoring student attendance.


• Deal directly with disciplinary problems which require administrative action and consults with parents when necessary.


• Make referrals to proper agencies for aid and assistance.


• Maintain accurate and accessible discipline records.


• Evaluate teachers assigned by principal and help those teachers develop professional growth plans.


• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.


• Work with the principal to identify, provide, and evaluate programs and services to meet the needs of all students and staff.


• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the principal or district staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in supervisory capacities assigned by the principal

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

• Managing simultaneously occurring projects, communicating effectively with all publics, and making effective decisions while maintaining emotional control.


• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours that require physical stamina in monitoring student conduct and activities.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.