Associate Assistant Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Leadership and Expectations

• Assist the Principal in supervising and supporting the school's instructional program
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices
• Monitor classroom instruction to ensure alignment with district instructional expectations and student learning goals
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on increasing student growth and academic achievement

Personnel and Staff Support

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, assigning, supervising, and evaluating staff
• Foster positive, respectful, and collaborative working relationships among staff
• Assist in addressing personnel concerns and recommend corrective action when necessary
• Assist the principal with the supervision and evaluation of all professional, paraprofessional, certified, and classified personnel at the school  

Leadership and School Operations

• Serve as a direct support to the Principal in the daily operation and management of the school
• Assist in implementing and monitoring school procedures, Board policies, and district expectations
• Support the development and maintenance of a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment
• Assist in coordinating school-wide operations, events, and supervision needs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or district leadership

Student Services and School Culture

• Oversee and support student attendance, discipline, behavior systems, and intervention processes
• Work collaboratively with staff to promote student success and a positive school culture
• Serve as a liaison between the middle school and alternative school to support student transitions, programming, and success plans
• Facilitate communication between students, families, and staff

Special Education and Student Support

• Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative for Special Education and Section 504 meetings as assigned
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines related to student services and accommodations
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, interventionists, and support staff to meet student needs

Safety and Facilities

• Assist in maintaining school safety, security procedures, and emergency response protocols
• Oversee facility use, maintenance coordination, and operational needs of the building
• Collaborate with custodial, maintenance, and district personnel to ensure a safe and functional school environment

Performance Expectations:

• Support a culture of high expectations, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with teachers, students, parents, district personnel, and community stakeholders
• Support the implementation of district initiatives, curriculum expectations, and school improvement goals with fidelity
• Assist in developing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment conducive to student success
• Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills while managing multiple responsibilities and priorities
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions and decision-making processes
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations
• Provide timely follow-through on assigned responsibilities, tasks, and communications
• Model professionalism, ethical behavior, and positive leadership for staff and students
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a member of the school leadership team
• Respond effectively and professionally to challenging situations involving students, staff, or families
• Perform all duties in alignment with the mission, vision, and expectations of Lenoir City Schools

Qualifications:

• Administrator's License required
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Experience in instructional leadership, student support, or school operations preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism