High School Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO: School Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE: 123

WORK YEAR: 215 days

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Principal, the High School Assistant Principal serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and programs, including curriculum, instruction, climate, assessment, student conduct and attendance, extracurricular programs, school site operations, and the supervision and evaluation of assigned personnel.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES: Performs a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the school; assumes the duties of the Principal in their absence and as assigned; E Develops plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; directs the work of campus supervisors; plans and debriefs emergency drills; updates the school safety plan; E Assists in the development and administration of school budgets; assures proper allocation of funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and materials; E Provides management of the site to include work orders, custodial/maintenance work, and distribution and control of building keys; E Supervises and evaluates the performance of designated certificated and/or classified personnel; assigns duties as appropriate to meet school objectives; assists with recruiting, interviewing, and selection of new staff; aides in the development of professional learning and staff development; E Provides direction to staff regarding student programs and services; participates in formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; provides recommendations and suggestions for improvement that aligns with District initiatives and professional learning, as appropriate; Assists in the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; effectively implements District-approved curriculum; E Compiles, analyzes, and interprets assessment data to evaluate and communicate the effectiveness of instructional programs and the development of assessments and assessment processes with District administration; Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of efforts related to improving student academic achievement and intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students; helps ensure that the school meets or makes satisfactory progress toward achievement goals; E Provides direction to and coordination of the school's guidance and counseling services; assures programs and services meet established objectives and requirements; participates in Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and Educational Monitoring Team (EMT) meetings; acts as liaison to the psychologists and nurses assigned to the school; E Participates in the development of the master calendar and master schedule of the school; assures calendars and schedules meet state requirements; works with staff to develop and distribute calendar and schedule information to students and families; E Supervises, schedules, and organizes student government, extracurricular activities, student athletic programs, and other competitive or performance programs and events.
Supervises activities, including evening activities, as assigned.
Publicizes opportunities for student involvement to students and parents and actively recruits student participants; E Coordinates field trips with staff; ensures that related paperwork has been submitted in a timely manner; ensures that transportation and other safety related requirements have been met; Prepares and maintains a variety of District, county, state, and federal records and reports; directs preparation of records and reports by staff; E Monitors and organizes attendance functions; prepares letters and calls parents as needed regarding absent or tardy students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts; E Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program; develops and administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with District policies and state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned; E Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines; E Maintains effective community relationships; assists in communicating to parents all phases of the school's educational and extracurricular programs; develops correspondence to promote school activities and achievements; E Serves on educational committees with students, parents, and/or staff in order to continually improve learning experiences for students and to enhance home-school communications; attends parent and other group meetings; provides supervision for afternoon and evening activities; E Attends a variety of workshops, meetings, and conferences to develop and enhance administrative skills, remaining current in education research, techniques, legislation, and District's adopted curriculum; serves on committees and task forces; E Leads, adheres to, and implements the certificated and classified collective bargaining agreements; E Performs job assignment safely for the purpose of protecting people and property; E Perform related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATIONS: Credentials and Education: Bilingual in Spanish preferred; Master's degree from an accredited university; Valid Administrative Services Credential, Certificate of Eligibility, or Intern Eligible Letter; Clear California Teaching and/or Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential for K-12 settings.
Experience: Five (5) years of classroom teacher and/or counseling experience, preferably in a high school setting; Two (2) years of leadership experience at the secondary level, preferably in a high school setting.
Licenses, Certifications, and Testing: Pass a pre-employment physical and drug test; A current and valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance; Fingerprint clearance for school personnel; Must possess a valid California Driver License during the course of employment and be insurable by the District's liability insurance carrier.
Knowledge and skills of: Principles, methods, and strategies, of public education; Principles and techniques of administration, supervision, and training; Fiscal, and legal aspects of school administration; Procedures and techniques pertaining to the management of secondary school operations, curriculum, design, and successful implementation of learning goals; Behavior management and campus supervision procedures; Conflict resolution and mediation strategies; Student and assessment databases; Rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to public education; state and federal laws; Standard office equipment and computer applications including Microsoft Office and Google environments, with expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe; Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment, including record-keeping principles, methods and procedures, filing systems, letter, and report writing.
Ability to: Effectively and efficiently plan, organize, and coordinate the management functions and activities of a large high school; Demonstrate strong instructional leadership skills and effectively present and respond to questions from various stakeholders; Motivate and support staff in reaching high levels of student academic success; Motivate stakeholders to implement District vision, board priorities, and District goals; Demonstrate a willingness to learn and remain current on educational research and best practices in instruction, curriculum, climate, and assessment; Analyze data and work with staff on site improvement activities designed to enhance the learning of all students; Have a high tolerance for ongoing stressful situations; Work with deadlines and under pressure; Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information; Compile and maintain accurate records and files; Analyze situations, identify needs, prioritize, solve problems independently, as appropriate, and take appropriate action in a variety of procedural matters, without immediate supervision; Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to public education, and specific to Beaumont Unified School District, and apply them with good judgment in a variety of situations; Communicate effectively using a variety of mediums, employing correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary; Understand and follow complex, multi-step verbal and written instructions in English; Learn and support new and fast-changing technologies; Promote team building and a positive work environment; Maintain a neat and clean appearance; Be flexible, exhibit integrity, and exercise mature judgment; Establish and maintain cooperative relationships displaying interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy while demonstrating exemplary customer service in working with students, staff, and the public.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Number of Hours 0-2 3-4 4-5 6-8 N/A

1.


Mobility

X

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Use of depth perception and ability to focus

3.


Standing, walking

4.


Sitting

5.


Twisting, stooping, bending over

X

6.


Crawling, climbing

X

7.


Reaching overhead-above the shoulders

X

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Crouching, kneeling, and balancing

X

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Pushing or pulling

X

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Lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.


X

11.


Hearing acuity for conversations or other sounds

12.


Use of voice in face to face conversations or during telephone conversations

13.


Gross muscle use of arms and legs

14.


Handling, grasping, and feeling objects

15.


Repetitive use of dominant hand

16.


Fine dexterity with both hands

17.


Exposure to stairs, ramps or uneven ground

18.


Working around equipment and machinery having moving parts and generating heat

X

19.


Contact with toxic substances

X

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Exposure to dust, gas, or fumes

X

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Work in varied temperatures

22.


Operating a motor vehicle

X

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Use of a ladder

X

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Subject to frequent interruptions

25.


Viewing a computer monitor

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Contact with distraught or abusive individuals

Board Approved: September 24, 2024