Assistant Principal at Ponca City High School

Ponca City, OK
United States

Ponca City Public Schools

Job Description

High School Assistant Principal

Date: July 1, 2016

Reports to: Site Principal

Supervises: School Site Employees

Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Valid Oklahoma Administrator’s Certificate

Master’s Degree

Job Goal: Assist the site principal to provide leadership for all building level education services and programs.

Employment Terms: 10 month

Generally, 8.0 Hour Day, Exclusive of a 30 Minute Lunch

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 25 pounds

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists the primary administrative officer for the school site.
Assists the lead principal to provide leadership in development and evaluation of short-term and long-term goals for the school including student growth and learning, building needs, staffing, and finances.
Assists the lead principal to provide oversight of personnel, including recruitment, selection, assignment, professional development and discipline as provided by law and board policy.
Assists the lead principal to establish and maintain a respectful and effective learning climate which complies with all local, state and federal laws and board policies. Ensures that school activities also follow all laws and policies.
Maintains a visible and professional relationship with students, parents, patrons and staff and attends special events such as award ceremonies, conferences, contests and activities.
Collaborates with lead principal to develop annual class schedules designed to maximize learning and meet the needs of students.
Collaborates with lead principal to evaluate curriculum and provide proposals for improvement as indicated.
Assists with overseeing the maintenance of accurate student records, including attendance, progress and discipline.
Assists with overseeing regular emergency preparedness planning and drills.
Assists the lead principal with preparing and submitting required reports to the district central office.
Assists the lead principal with reviewing and submitting necessary forms to the payroll clerk to ensure prompt and accurate payment to all assigned employees.
Attends and participates in meetings and conferences for the benefit of the district.
Regularly participates in appropriate professional development opportunities.
Utilizes professional behavior in all school related interactions.
Complies with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
Serves as administrative head of the school in the absence of the principal.
Assists with staff evaluation.
Supervises extra-curricular activities.
Supervises staff attendance and assignment of substitute teachers.
Assists with scheduling special events during the school day.
Assists with coordinating the development of the master teaching schedule.
Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.