Elementary Assistant Principal — Instructional Leader

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks an experienced educational administrator to assist the principal in providing leadership for students and staff and to supervise instructional programs across the school. You will work with administrators, teachers, and support staff to implement curriculum, policy and improvements that raise academic achievement.

The role requires strong decision-making, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodologies of school administration; of instructional program planning; of child growth and development, total school operation and group dynamics; and of related state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulations; to plan, organize, and administer a public school; and direct and evaluate a diversified professional staff.
• Demonstrated abilities in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, long range planning and forecasting, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in administering and evaluating the instructional programs of the school.
• Provides leadership in initiating in-service programs and organizational improvements.
• Serves as an assistant to the principal. Provides leadership and direction to the school’s teachers and support staff. Coordinates curriculum development with Instructional Services, administrators, specialists and teachers. Communicates division wide policy, procedures, and guidelines to school staff.
• Interprets School Board policy, procedures, and guidelines to parents and public. Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes, policies, and guidelines related to public schools, and in particular, the operation of programs for the academically talented and special education. Assists principal in directing extra-curricular programs, to include athletic, performing arts, and academic activities.
• Provides a climate conducive to effective communications through the use of faculty meetings, committees, and individual conferences.
• Communicates with parents by means of school programs, letters, telephone calls, and personal contact.
• Serves as an instructional leader; reviews and analyzes data to lead the school’s efforts in achieving high academic performance for all students.
• Assists the principal in determining staffing needs with the Director of Elementary School Education and the Human Resources Department, recommending staffing changes. Participates in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of school staff.
• May represent school at meetings, conferences, hearings, and other public forums; gathers citizen and parental input.
• Responsible for completion of the school master schedule, as designated by the principal.
• Provides planning for faculty professional development for the academic year.
• Provides oversight in the summer for custodial and maintenance work pace and completion.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence. Participates in professional development activities to enhance preparation for principalship.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks an experienced educational administrator to assist the principal in providing leadership for students and staff and to supervise instructional programs across the school. You will work with administrators, teachers, and support staff to implement curriculum, policy and improvements that raise academic achievement.

The role requires strong decision-making, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to professional growth.