Elementary Assistant Principal

ReNEW Schools; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks an Elementary Assistant Principal in East Chicago, IN to provide instructional leadership, oversee curriculum implementation and professional development, and support day-to-day building administration with a focus on safety and welfare of students and staff.

Qualified candidates must hold an Indiana Administrators License, have experience in Title I and Special Education programs, and have worked in urban educational environments.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Administrators License required.
• Experience in Title I program/school is required.
• Experience in Special Education program/school is required.
• Experience in urban educational environments is preferred.
• Proven leadership and instructional supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the administrative head of the school in the absence of the principal.
• Administer student discipline and support positive student performance.
• Assist with staff evaluations and scheduling.
• Manage building operations, schedules, and coordination of events.
• Supervise staff attendance and substitutes.
• Coordinate development of the master teaching schedule.
• Provide general supervision of students and extracurriculars.
• Maintain strong community and parent relations.
• Act as instructional leader and support school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Title I program experience

Special Education program experience

Urban education experience

Staff evaluations

Discipline & welfare focus

Education

Indiana Administrators License

Job description

POSITION:

Elementary Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides instructional leadership to staff including curriculum, review and implementation and professional development. Responsible and assist with day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of both students, staff and activities. Ensures a safe, pleasant and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary and enforces school policy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Indiana Administrators License
• Successful experience in elementary education
• Experience in Title I program/school
• Experience in Special Education program/school
• Experience in Urban educational environment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the administrative head of the school in the absence of the principal
• Administers a program of student discipline and interacts with students to encourage positive performance
• Assists with staff evaluations
• Manages building staff including class schedules and building problems
• Supervises staff attendance and assignment of substitute teachers
• Assists scheduling special events during the school day
• Assists with coordinating the development of the master teaching schedule
• Provides general supervision to students; supervises extracurricular activities
• Maintains relationship with parents and community
• Serves as an instructional leader in the building
• Must possess written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread emails, as well as reading comprehension to respond to those emails.
• Assists principal in overseeing all school improvement initiatives

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in building management and support services
• Work in culturally/diverse educational environment
• Knowledge of instructional systems technologies
• Experience in supervision/evaluation of school personnel
• Experience in a full service school
• Knowledge of current education/research based school and student initiatives
• Performs other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school duties

START DATE:

Upon Board Approval

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Director of Human Resources, 1401 E. 141 Street, East Chicago, IN 46312
• Email: [e-mail]