ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (GTA) (HEMPHILL ES 2026-2027 SY ONLY)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Board of Education is seeking an Elementary School Assistant Principal to provide strong leadership for instructional planning and program evaluation at the building level. The role supports implementation of Plan 2020, budgets and safety plans while guiding staff development and discipline processes.

The position is temporary through June 30, 2027, with a focus on data-driven decision making, stakeholder communication, and ensuring a safe, high-expectation environment for students

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Educational Administration/Leadership.
• Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in School Administration/Leadership.
• Minimum three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may require.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
• Assist in interpreting and implementing Plan 2020, Individualized Education Plan
• Plan essential federal and state laws/regulations, local board policies, school safety plans, and assessments that influence instructional outcomes.
• Assist the principal in personnel functions including, but not limited to: annual employee evaluations, observations/walkthroughs, staffing, planning professional development needs, and progressive discipline.
• Assist in preparing and administering the school budget, continuous improvement plan, and other fiscal responsibilities at the local school.
• Assist in ensuring that students receive appropriate placement and services.
• Plan and accomplish personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Assist in providing professional growth opportunities for the faculty and staff.
• Assist in communicating and clarifying the district's mission to students, staff, and community.
• Assist in providing a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning.
• Facilitate communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Assist in providing a climate of high expectations for the faculty, staff and students.
• Assist in supervising, observing, and evaluating teachers and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective alignment of human capital with organizational needs.

Education

Master's Degree or higher in Educational Administration/Leadership

Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in School Administration/Leadership

Job description

JOB TITLE

Elementary School Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO

Principal

WORK DAYS

10 Months 204 Days

SALARY

Certified Schedule 66 (Level 2-4)

($65,611 - $103,213)

Depending on degree level (recognized by ALSDE)

LOCATION

TBD

FLSA Status

EXEMPT X

NON EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY AND WILL END ON JUNE 30, 2027

Prepare and analyze a wide variety of building/student data (e.g. accountability reports, student attendance and academic performance, Student Incident Report (SIR), parent involvement, audits, etc.) for the purpose of informing instructional strategies, influencing professional development decisions, and/or conveying information to stakeholders.

THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT WHICH WILL END JUNE 30, 2027. THIS POSITION IS NOT PERMANENT.

APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL NOT GAIN TENURE IN BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION AGREE TO WAIVE ALL DUE PROCESS RIGHTS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
• Assist in interpreting and implementing Plan 2020, Individualized Education Plan
• Plan essential federal and state laws/regulations, local board policies, school safety plans, and assessments that influence instructional outcomes.
• Assist the principal in personnel functions including, but not limited to: annual employee evaluations, observations/walkthroughs, staffing, planning professional development needs, and progressive discipline.
• Assist in preparing and administering the school budget, continuous improvement plan, and other fiscal responsibilities at the local school.
• Assist in ensuring that students receive appropriate placement and services.
• Plan and accomplish personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Assist in providing professional growth opportunities for the faculty and staff.
• Assist in communicating and clarifying the district's mission to students, staff, and community.
• Assist in providing a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning.
• Facilitate communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Assist in providing a climate of high expectations for the faculty, staff and students.
• Assist in supervising, observing, and evaluating teachers and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective alignment of human capital with organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's Degree or higher with a major in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited college/university.
• Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in the field of School Administration/Leadership.
• Minimum three (3) years successful teaching experience.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED

May 2026

PLEASE NOTE

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.