Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators' best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

The Assistant Principal's chief responsibility is to promote the educational well-being of each student within the school. This position has supervisory responsibility and creates a unifying workforce vision that brings team member development, performance management, and succession planning together. The Assistant Principal reports to the director of operations and will assist the principal with instructional duties as outlined. The Assistant Principal must have a flexible schedule in order to work hours necessary to fulfill his / her job requirements.

Essential Functions

Assists in the overall administration of the school, with a strong commitment to the activities and operations associated with students, teachers, and parents, with other specific duties as assigned by the Director of Operations in coordination with the site principal.

• Acts as School Level Standardized Testing Coordinator facilitates administration of NWEA MAP testing, pre / post testing, JH midterms and finals, and implements the usage of educational technology (PowerSchool (AZ), Infinite Campus (NV), NWEA MAP, Learning Farm, BrainPop, etc.) Create COW schedule rotation and troubleshoot technology concerns.
• Assist with training for teachers hired after the start of the school year, such as (PowerSchool (AZ), Infinite Campus (NV), NWEA MAP, IXL, Classroom Setup, and New Hire Checklist.
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.
• Acts as school attendance and truancy officer.
• Responsible for the creation, submission, updating, training, and implementation of the school emergency operations plan.
• Conforms to all safety rules and use of all appropriate safety equipment.
• Develops future school leaders.
• Reviews weekly lesson plans for all special area and Junior High teachers.
• Oversees and develops duty and dismissal schedules.
• Creates individual support staff schedules.
• Collect and review Title I tutors and paraprofessionals' time and effort logs.
• Oversee student discipline, documents the incidents and calls parents. All student report entries must be documented in PowerSchool (AZ) or Infinite Campus (NV) at the conclusion of each instructional day.
• Addresses parent issues and documents accordingly. All student report entries must be documented in PowerSchool (AZ) or Infinite Campus (NV) at the conclusion of each instructional day.
• Schedules, documents, trains staff, and complies with fire drills, lockdowns, and evacuation requirements.
• Oversight of McKinney Vento program.
• Serves as District Representative for IEP / MET meetings
• Follows up on all phone calls and emails in a timely manner
• Attends school events as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory and Managerial Responsibility

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Assistant Principals must have a high level of interpersonal skills in order to handle sensitive and confidential situations. This position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. Assistant Principals must work effectively and relate well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the district. Assistant Principals must act in a professional manner in dealing with others and they must work to maintain constructive working relationships. They must also have the ability to represent the school and district effectively in a variety of settings with diverse communities. Assistant Principals must also have the ability to demonstrate understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures. This position also requires :

Education, Licensure, or Certification

Has earned a Master's Degree in Education and is working toward an administrative certificate. The candidate will work and be paid as teacher-on-assignment until the administrative certificate is finalized.

Work Experience or Related Experience

Preferred three or more years of teaching experience in a variety of grade levels.

Background Checks

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check. Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

Physical and Travel Requirements / Work Environment

Travel between campuses is required from time to time. This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion. This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration. Local and in-state travel required.

Note : This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee assigned to this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties directed by persons authorized to give instructions or assignments. Note : The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of the position. A request for such accommodation should be directed to the employee's immediate supervisor or Human Resources.

Enjoy the benefits of being the best Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you work hard, learn, have fun and always do your best. If you raise your hand to accept the challenge of changing lives through education and give your very best to contribute to our students' success, you'll experience :

A. our colorful school spirit

B. a fulfilling career

C. a culture of connection

D. our spirit of tradition

E. the benefits of being the best.

Hint : If asked in your interview how we ignite your desire to be the best, the answer is "All of the above"

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental