Assistant Principal (N.R. Burger Middle School)

TITLE: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  
1. AA certificate in Administration and Supervision preferred  
2. Three to five years successful teaching experience preferred 

SUPERVISES:  Personnel as designated by the Principal  

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal  

JOB GOAL: To assist the building principal to carry out the functions as outlined in the job description of the Principal in the interest of providing effective educational programs and experiences for students enrolled in the school, and to attain related goals and objectives of the school district as set by the Board of Trustees. To support a learning environment that is conducive to school achievement and safety.  

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:  
1. Administers building affairs in the absence of the principal  
2. Assists in establishing and maintaining positive community relations 
3. Assists in integrating school improvement initiatives and ongoing professional learning 
4. Assists in resolution of problems and conflicts as they arise between teachers, students, and parents  
5. Assists in the administration of the curriculum, goals and objectives of the school and district, Board of Education policies, and state and federal regulations 6. Assists in the evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff members  
7. Assists in the recruitment of faculty and staff  
8. Conducts staff meetings and professional development sessions as directed 
9. Coordinate, support, participate, and attend school/parent activities (before, during, and after school) 
10. Establishes and maintains proper contact with parents (including home visits) 
11. Observes classroom instruction and provide constructive feedback to individual teachers 
12. Patrols campus and supervises students  
13. Plans, organizes, and directs school activities 
14. Keeps the Principal informed of the school's activities and problems 
15. Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration 
16. Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations 
17. Maintains positive active relationships with students and parents 
18. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process to the rights of students 
19. Assumes responsibility for his own professional growth and development through memberships and participation in the affairs of professional organizations; through attendance at regional, state and national meetings; through enrollment in advanced courses and the like 
20. Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program  
21. Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the Superintendent/Principal 
22. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 
23. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 
24. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees 

EVALUATION: Annually