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Job Title: Assistant Principal, ElementaryLocation: Assigned LocationJob Group: AdministratorPay Level: ExemptReports To: SuperintendentSummary: Assists the Principal in the efficient operations of the school and works to ensure the safety and welfare ofall enrolled students and assigned staff. Provides administrative and instructional leadership to faculty and staffthrough the development and oversight of assigned educational programs, school-related activities, and operationalservices. Ensures a safe, and healthy social-emotional learning environment, effective educational atmosphere,provides discipline as necessary, and enforces school policy.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)1. Participates in a distributed leadership model and provides operational leadership by: a.

Administering student-related processes that assures attendance, achievement, growth and developmentincluding, but not limited to: student evaluation, standardized testing, conduct and discipline, studentassignments to classes, and the maintenance and transfer of records.b. Supporting professional development, programs, and curriculum developmentc. Developing and/or using current data to assess and inform student learning, instructional practices, identifyschool resource needs, and school improvement initiatives.d. Under the direction of the Principal, collaborating with administration at the middle and high school levels toensure the proper development and implementation of personal learning plans (PLPs).e.

Coordinating with the Principal and the Executive Director of Learning to establish teaching schedules andan annual schedule of events including, but not limited to: student assessments, staff professionaldevelopment activities, and the school calendar.f. Developing and maintaining appropriate assignments for non-teaching duties to educators and support staff.g. Implementing policy and procedure changes as mandated by State and/or Federal regulations and asdirected by the Principalh. Updating and publishing staff and student handbooks, school-related publications, and website content.i.

Assisting in the preparation of the school budget; monitoring expenditures in assigned areas to ensureefficacy and a direct link to the educational goals of the district.j. Assisting in interviewing and recommending prospective teachers and staff members for hire.k. Directing and supervising the work of assigned personnel and manages personnel issues and concerns.Assuming responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the Principal.l. Responding appropriately to concerns and issues from staff, students, and families.

Assisting in fosteringand modeling good interpersonal relations among staff, students and families.2. Provides instructional leadership staff supervision evaluation by: a. Maintaining, under the leadership of the Principal and in conjunction with the Executive Director of Learningand other school administrators, a cohesive PK-12 educational plan consistent with the District Ends policyand the Vermont Agency of Education.b. Coordinating with the Principal to ensure a regular review and revision of school curricula.

Leadingassigned district-approved, building-level improvements of the educational program.c. Coordinating with Guidance staff to ensure accurate completion of school attendance register, gradereports, and all end of the year reports.d. Actively working with teachers to improve instructional skills and other areas of competence throughfrequent clinical observation, instructional conferencing, faculty meetings, and other means.e. Assisting in developing performance improvement plans and/or professional non-renewal or dismissalprocesses in consultation with the Principal.3.

Provides student services and support by: a. Interacting with students in a constructive manner and conveying expected behavior. Upholds discipline asnecessary, according to due process rights of students and in keeping with school behavior managementprograms.b. Working to maintain good attendance on the part of pupils.4.

General Responsibilitiesa. Assisting in establishing and maintaining favorable relationships with local community groups andindividuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.b. Leading district-wide activities, in-service programs, and committees as appropriate.c. Performing other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent,Principal, or their designee which will assist them in providing services to the school district.d.

Remaining current on educational/school administration issues with which appropriate licensure may bemaintained.Supervisory Responsibilities: Assists with the supervision and evaluation of staff. Responsibilities may includeinterviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Is responsible for the overalldirection, coordination, and evaluation of the school when the Principal is absent from the building. Carries outsupervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's rules, policies, and applicable laws.

Regularattendance in accordance with the established work schedule is required.Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.Education and/or Experience: Master's Degree in school administration, education, curriculum, or related toelementary education. A minimum 5 years teaching and/or administrative experience preferably at the elementaryschool level.

Knowledge and skills in the areas of program and instructional evaluation is required. Demonstratedexperience in leadership, planning, budgeting and organizational abilities. Knowledge of current research,philosophy and practice. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriateand acceptableCertificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Teaching Certificate in PK-6, or Special Education, Administrativeendorsement (eligible)Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret information from professional journals, financial reports,government regulations, legal documents, testing and assessment data.

Ability to write reports, professionalcorrespondence, presentations, and procedure manuals in a generally accepted style and format. The ability tocommunicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form is required.Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets preferred.Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability tointerpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with severalabstract and concrete variables.Other Skills and Abilities: Personal computer, word processing, database, internet, and spreadsheet skills. Abilityto apply knowledge of current education research and theory.

Demonstrated success in administrative planning,program development, utilization and modification of resources is preferred. A demonstrated ability to establish andmaintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community is essential. Ability to performduties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies are also required. Demonstratedongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service is essential.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations as defined bythe District may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary, and at times moveto different locations, talk, see, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach for items and to operateoffice equipment, computers, and phones. Occasionally the employee may have to work at eye level with studentsand others. The employee must occasionally move items up to 35 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Emotional Demands: The individual must be able to demonstrate resilience and successfully manage stressfulconditions and interactions with others, such as but not limited to, developmentally challenged students andpersons who are emotionally distraught. The individual must be able to work with others in a collegial andcooperative manner, and follow directions of school leadership.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level of the work environment ranges from quiet to loud, depending on the location of work or activityduring any part of the day. The work is primarily performed indoors in an office or classroom environment andoccasionally outside.

The individual must perform multiple tasks, often simultaneously from several sources andmeet strict deadlines. Interaction with others is required. Occasionally the position requires the employee to workirregular or extended hours, direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.Terms of Employment: Length of contract year as established by the board. Salary and other conditions ofemployment as established by the agreement between the South Burlington Administrators' Association and theSouth Burlington Board of School Directors.Evaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with established district procedures.Date Approved: February 14, 2022, D.

YoungThe information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and the ADAAmendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325), which became effective on January 1, 2009 is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed forthis position. Additional duties are performed by the individual(s) currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.The Board reserves the right to waive the essential requirements contained in this job description.

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