Job Details

Job Goal:

To assist the principal in working with teachers, parents, and students in achieving the mission and vision of the school. This role assists and supports the principal with the overall day to day operations of the school. Support can include but is not limited to the following areas: facility management, curriculum and instruction, teacher observations, testing administration, school improvement activity, transportation, family and community engagement, student and staff supervision, coordination of co-curricular and extracurricular activity, data analysis and dissemination, scheduling, school building level committees, 504/special education compliance, student discipline, and professional development.

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills, and/or experience):

• Holds a valid Louisiana teaching certificate.
• Master's Degree.
• Meets Louisiana certification requirements for Principal or Educational Leader as outlined in Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) Bulletin 746 - Louisiana Standards for Certification of School Personnel.
• Five years of successful teaching experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The assistant principal serves as an assistant to the principal and like the principal, implements and models the Louisiana Administrative Code's Professional Standards for Educational Leaders and the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Principal Standards Rubric (SEE PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION). The duties and responsibilities of the assistant principal may vary from school to school within the district due to size of the school, assigned teaching responsibilities, and local decision making by the assigned school principal.

• Observe, mentor, and evaluate instructional staff's job performance, both informally and formally.
• Lead and/or assist with School Building Level Committee (SBLC) meetings for the school.
• Counsel and discipline students, make decisions regarding discipline, and inform and follow up with parents.
• Investigate discipline incidents, complete the required paperwork and assignments, and contact parent/guardian.
• Conduct threat assessments and bullying investigations.
• Organize/coordinate the delivery of the state assessment, as well as formative diagnostic assessments throughout the school year.
• Collaborate with the principal and teachers on matters regarding student achievement and data analysis
• Monitor and assist in the maintenance of building safety and security.
• Lead, conduct, and/or assist with School Building Level Committee (SBLC) meetings for the school.
• Lead, conduct, and/or assist with Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to plan and develop teacher strategies and best practices.
• Lead, conduct, and/or assist with 504 meetings for the school.
• Assist in the planning, organizing and supervising of school events and functions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Assistant Principals shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports.

Self-Evaluation

• Complete a self-evaluation and document the results on appropriate written forms.

Professional Growth Plan

• Develop a Professional Growth Plan in collaboration with the evaluation.

Supervision

• Supervise Teachers and other assigned staff reporting to the Assistant Principal position.
• Complete and/or assist in the preparation/implementation of employee observations, evaluations, IAPs, and other associated tasks and monitoring

Instructional Components

• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of school based administrators.
• Collaborate with those providing direct student instruction as well as professionals providing ancillary services.
• Review, draft, study, recommend, and implement policies, curriculum, and plans to improve the quality of instruction.
• Conduct school/class walk throughs.
• Prepare and/or oversee preparation of class scheduling.
• Participate in the staffing of school via the recruitment, interview, and selection and/or assignment of personnel, subject to superintendent approval.

Non-Instructional Components

• Maintain the campus in a clean condition through the oversight of custodial/maintenance staff.
• Maintain student discipline.
• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students.
• Attend faculty, staff, department and central office/principal meetings.
• Establish school policies governing students and employees.
• Attend training sessions.
• Attend job fairs and related events.
• Attend IEP meetings.
• Attend Central Office and Department meetings.
• Attend back-to-school and open-house events.
• Attend graduation.
• Interview, employ, and support the onboarding of necessary hires.
• Attend PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings.
• Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request.
• Participate in the preparation of necessary disciplinary documents and corresponding disciplinary process for both students and employees.
• Fulfill all duties required of the school as a member of the LHSM or other athletic or professional associations.
• Maintain positive parent and community contact and problem solving.
• Represent the school at all functions and/or meetings at which a school representative is required.
• Represent the school/district at any extra-curricular activities as determined by the principal, superintendent, or assistant superintendent.
• Meet with teachers or staff members to discuss school operations, student progress, or upcoming events.
• Attend parent-teacher meetings or school events that are held in the evening.
• Review and finalize school budgets, reports, or administrative tasks.
• Participate in professional development workshops or training sessions.
• Handle discipline issues or addressing any urgent matters that arise during the day.
• Collaborate with community organizations or partners to support school programs.
• Plan and strategize for future school improvement initiatives.
• Attend school board meetings or other administrative responsibilities.
• Support extracurricular activities or athletic events that take place after school hours.
• Provide additional supervision or support for students who may need extra help or assistance.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move throughout the school campus, including classrooms, offices, and outdoor areas.
• Attendance and participation in various school events, meetings, and activities which may involve standing for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, including navigating the school premises swiftly and making critical decisions.
• Extended periods of computer use for administrative tasks, communication, and data analysis.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of materials, equipment, or supplies, such as paperwork, laptops, or other office-related items.

Terms of Employment: 202 days

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel (Bulletin 130).