Assistant Principal, High School

Job Description
The Assistant Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of high school students by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Certificates and Licenses: Teaching Certification Required. Principal licensure is preferred, or willingness to obtain licensure will be considered.

Residency Requirement: Must reside in Ohio

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Summary: The Assistant Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of high school students by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

• Support the implementation of the school's vision, mission, and academic goals.
• Observe, evaluate, and coach teachers to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
• Evaluate staff performance according to district and state guidelines.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and student-centered work environment.
• Monitor student achievement data and work with teachers to improve outcomes.
• Support curriculum implementation and instructional best practices.
• Manage student discipline according to school policies and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and community partners.
• Respond to parent concerns and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Utilize student performance data to drive decision-making.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as graduation rates, attendance, course completion, and state assessment results.
• Participate in school improvement planning and accreditation activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for school leadership as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities; As needed, researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards;
  
• Helps articulate the school's mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively to achieve desired results; Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment;
  
• Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs (such as Title I, LAP, CTE);
  
• Interfaces with students, families, local Municipal Court systems, and local districts regarding compliance as it relates to student attendance and engagement in educational program as defined by school policy and student handbook expectations;
  
• Develops and oversees implementation of the school's Student Achievement Improvement Plan.
  
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff; Manages teacher performance, developing and providing necessary training to support their professional development; Manages Master and Lead Teachers and programs;
  
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school; Coordinates with teacher and K12 Enrollment regarding expulsions and withdrawals;
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises 15-30 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizatio