Lower School Assistant Principal

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Principal supervises the day-to-day execution of tasks needed to keep the school running smoothly. The Assistant Principal will conduct classroom observations, collaborate with faculty on performance objectives, and coordinate with teachers to develop curriculum standards.

Assistant Principals develop academic programs, hire and train faculty, and enforce school policies. They support school wide initiatives and assist with reporting and record-keeping.

Assistant Principals support and enforce the schools code of conduct, procedures and policies while maintaining confidentiality regarding school and student matters.

Essential Accountabilities:

· This role is responsible for leading professional development activities, ordering curriculum, and setting class schedules.

· Conduct formal and informal classroom observations, provide feedback and support. Coordinate peer observations. Support teachers and staff as needed.

· Oversee student arrivals and dismissals, lunch duty, fire and safety drills.

· Monitor curriculum needs/glows/grows, student data, achievements, concerns for growth, tier supports.

· Enforce discipline policy, oversee behavioral groups, counseling groups with guidance counselor, track and address attendance concerns.

· Coordinate incentives, student of the month, lower school events, and assemblies.

· Daily written and verbal communication with parents, teachers, students addressing school and student updates.

· Formal and informal meetings with administration, parents, students, PCE and grade groups.

· Communicate with school administration and leadership on all relevant matters as directed.

· Responsible for the documentation of student disciplinary incidents and subsequent punishments. Conduct meetings with students, faculty and parents to address student discipline issues.

· Interpret and enforce school policies.

· Plan and present professional development trainings for staff. Arrange and follow up Peer Observations.

· Support and assist school administration.

· Coordinate and implement meetings and staff-related events, as needed.

· Relevant duties as assigned by school administration.

Education/Experience:

· Master’s in education.

· Minimum 1-year school administration experience.

· Active and valid Pennsylvania state credentials and clearances.

Qualifications:

· Knowledge of curriculum, and instructional methods & strategies.

· Knowledge of child development, learning and behavior.

· Ability to manage student behavior, communicate effectively, and work well with outers in the school community.

· Able to communicate effectively with school administration, staff, students, parents and other professionals.

Since 2005, Northwood is a comprehensive learning sanctuary that educates and supports the whole child. We are a high-performing K-8 public charter school in the Frankford section of Philadelphia serving 800 students with a staff of 75 dedicated professionals.

Company Description

Since 2005, Northwood is a comprehensive learning sanctuary that educates and supports the whole child. We are a high-performing K-8 public charter school in the Frankford section of Philadelphia serving 800 students with a staff of 75 dedicated professionals.