Assistant Principal - Jeffries Elementary School

Job Title: Assistant Principal - Elementary School
Department: Learning
Pay Grade: A100
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal - Elementary School

This position is responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned programs and services at an elementary school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

• Supports the Principal providing assistance with administrative functions.
• Evaluates assigned personnel ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Facilitates the development, communication implementation and evaluation of quality learning enhancing excellence, equality and equity for staff and students.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring achievement of state mandates.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students, parents and community members for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Implements policies, procedures and/or processes providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions enforcing school, district, and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials in written and electronic form documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Represents the school within community forums maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Supervises school personnel monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one (1) year of job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

• Must have a Missouri Teacher Certificate.
• Must have Administrators Credentials.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles, and concepts of management and supervision.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to perform the functions of the job, including planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
• Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.

• Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• The work is light work that requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Must possess the physical ability to perceive the…