THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Principal ASSIGNMENT:  Assistant Principal  

2. Three (3) years experience as a classroom teacher
3. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening |

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Physical requirements to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required
2. Completed a district leadership preparation program (verification of completion should be submitted to HR)

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the principal in the administration of clerical activities and auxiliary services
2. Assists the principal in assessing curriculum needs, planning to meet such needs, assisting in implementing plans and evaluating results of the instructional program at the local level
3. Assists principal in administrative duties (discipline, supervision, maintenance, etc.) when necessary
4. Assists principal in enforcing state and district rules, policies, and procedures
5. Assists principal in interviewing and selecting qualified personnel for employment recommendation
6. Supervises and ensures attendance procedures
7. Assesses needs of personnel and provides appropriate staff development
8. Works with teachers to identify needed instructional materials and equipments
9. Assists in the preparation of the school budget
10. Performs formal assessments on annual teachers
11. Orders textbook and instructional materials
12. Assists principal in writing School Improvement Plans and other required reports
13. Acts as a designee when principal is off campus
14. Possess knowledge and skills in the use, application, and integration of technology and technology equipment
15. Assists in planning summer school
16. Implements performance standards and instructional objectives with teachers and assures that they are met or exceeded
17. Coordinates school level electronic data processing services
18. Responds to faculty personnel problems
19. Assists/oversees with guidance duties – student advising, academic histories, and student schedules
20. Makes classroom observations
21. Works with School Advisory Committee, School Improvement Team, and Parent Teacher Organization
22. Acts as, or designates, volunteer contact
23. Conducts parent conferences
24. Serves on guidance committee, LEP committee, MTSS team, attends staffing and signs IEP's
25. Supervises school activities after regular school hours
26. Develops of student handbook, teacher handbook and other manuals/plans as needed
27. Acts as contact person for SARB, HRS and courts
28. Assists principal with student activities
29. Assists principal in curriculum planning
30. Serves on committees for new teachers
31. Works with the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Programs/Principal to develop and implement Program Recruitment including promotional activities and materials and other related duties
32. Monitor the effectiveness of recruitment activities and make adjustments to the recruitment plan as needed to ensure strong recruitment practices
33. Ensure that teachers exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism, instructional support and customer service
34. Ensure the academic success of individual students by utilizing all levels of academic support available and by maintaining a high level of communication with parents to deliver program information and address individual student needs
35. Stay current on the state's policies, procedures and legislation
36. Deliver school outcomes based on a list of annual goals including student academic achievement
37. Provide leadership/coordination of the implementation of the FSA State mandated testing, district benchmark assessments and other tests designed and adapted to measure student achievement
38. Assist teaching staff with implementing any program changes and/or new software application introductions
39. Exhibit high quality communication with all staff, students and families
40. Participate in parent outreach activities (for new and existing families) through informational meetings in-person and through virtual meetings
41. Oversee newsletter production, phone calls, and surveys
42. Oversee the delivery of special education services to ensure that the school is in compliance with state and federal laws
43. Provide assistance to families in need of additional support and encourage a high level of participation
44. Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others
45. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs other duties as requested by supervising administrator

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAYGRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Administrative Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Reformatted 10/17/2007 Revised 9/2012 Reformatted 2/1/2016 Revised 7/15/2020 Modified 8/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

To request accommodations, please contact: Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources 426 School Street Sebring, FL 33870 863-471-5555 ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Woodlawn Elementary School is a regular public school. It is one of 22 schools in School Board of Highlands County. Woodlawn Elementary School has an enrollment of 818 students in grades KN-05. Enrollment has increased +15% to +20% over the last year.

School Board of Highlands County is a regular school district located in Highlands County with 22 schools, 672 teachers and 11,947 students. Total Revenue is $165,521,000 and is trending up. School Board of Highlands County spends $12,172 per student per year on instruction.