High School Assistant Principal - Carthage High School

Job Title:                    High School Assistant Principal                                                                    

Responsible to:          High School Principal, Superintendent         

Qualifications:          

Valid teaching certificate and appropriate certificate to act as an assistant principal in the State of Missouri.                                                                                                                                   

General Responsibilities:    

• Develop, administer and keep a record of absences and discipline files.
• Coordinate all activities within the school building.
• Maintain standards of student behavior which are respected by students and parents.
• Supervise the operation, maintenance and use of school facilities within the regular school day, including all routine and special activities of the school.
• Supervise athletic and co-curricular activities.
• Establish and maintain an effective communication program which will keep the staff, students and parents properly informed at all times.
• Attain a climate conducive to the health, welfare and safety of all staff and students.
• Keep the principal and superintendent informed on important developments in the school.
• Supervise substitute teachers assigned to the building.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and superintendent.

In collaboration with the principal:

• Observe, counsel, motivate and direct the professional staff toward excellence in performance.
• Plan and supervise the instructional schedule, including the programming and assignment of students.
• Clarify the teaching and related responsibilities assigned to each member of the instructional and supporting staff, including relationships between such staff, assuring that all position descriptions are current.
• Encourage and initiate continued improvement in curriculum and teaching methods in cooperation with district administration.
• Monitor and evaluate the goals and objectives as outlined in the district Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
• Facilitate committees and identify resources consistent with the building level improvement plan.
• Maintain a philosophy of education and style of administration which encourages participation on the part of staff members.
• Plan and submit annual budget needs for the total operation of the school.
• Review and recommend requisitions for instructional materials, supplies and equipment necessary for the most effective and cost efficient operation of the school
• Plan and conduct effective faculty meetings.