Job Description

JOB PROFILE: ASSISTANT MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Reports to: The Superintendent of SchoolsClassification: AdministratorHours/Day: 8Days/Year: 206Purpose/SummaryTo provide leadership and administration that will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance to provide the best possible opportunities for students' growth and development, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the general school routine and coordinate all activities within the school.
• Create a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff.
• Observe, counsel, motivate and support professional staff toward performance to attain the educational goals of the District.
• Manage a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc.) to enforce school, district and state policy and maintain the safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Identify intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs affecting studentsxe2x80x99 success in school, and take steps to direct and coordinate the efforts of teachers and parents with staff services and special education personnel. Serve as LEA when necessary.
• Evaluate assigned personnel to ensure that standards are achieved, and performance is maximized.
• Assist instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment with state and local district learning goals.
• Assist with publishing the Course Selection Handbook and Student Handbook annually.
• Participate in the selection of new teaching and classified personnel.
• Utilize to the fullest extent possible, all available school facilities, materials and staff service personnel.
• Utilize data to evaluate students and drive instruction.
• Encourage and initiate continued improvement in curriculum and teaching methods in cooperation with District Administration, subject area specialists and faculty.
• Maintain effective communication to keep the staff, students and parents properly informed.
• Fulfill other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Education and/or ExperiencePennsylvania Certification 1115 or Pennsylvania Certification 1105Certifications, Licenses, RegistrationsAct 34/151/114/126/168 Clearances/Certifications requiredQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of current research trends in curriculum instruction and leadership. Knowledge of curriculum development protocols and ability to implement curriculum effectively at a building level. Ability to think critically and problem-solve. Ability to understand content to organize, manage and communicate electronically. Knowledge of observation and supervision models and ability to effectively improve instruction. Knowledge and understanding of student data and ability to generate reports to assist teachers with planning and instruction.Academic Skills - Knowledge of K-12 Education and ability to understand, manage and organize resources to support curriculum, assessment and instruction. Ability to develop and provide professional development experiences and lead curriculum committees and efforts. Understanding of current educational research methods and trends.Language Skills xe2x80x93 Must possess the ability to use the language in both oral and written form. Be able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. Ability to read, edit and formalize documents for public review and use. Ability to communicate effectively with administration, staff, students, parents and the community.Math Skills xe2x80x93 Knowledge of mathematics and its applications. Ability to use math skills to complete budgets and make financial decisions concerning texts, resources and online materials. Possess the ability to develop spreadsheets to manage and provide student data for interpretation.Technology Skills xe2x80x93 Demonstrate competency with up-to-date computer software, including Word processing, Excel, web page development, presentation and graphics applications. Ability to learn the use of new technological resources and tools with minimal training. Ability to manage and manipulate large databases of information. Be able to enter data to generate documents related to student data and complex scheduling tasks.Reasoning Abilities xe2x80x93 Ability to problem solve, multi-task and utilize time and resources properly. Ability to assist with the organization of synthesized information that is presented to the general public.Other Skills and Abilities

• Maintain high emotional energy.
• Respond to community/parent inquiries and maintain a positive and proactive response to community members.
• Serve as a representative of the school and must possess the skills of discretion, confidentiality, flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Possess imagination, patience, creativity, sound judgment and logical reasoning.
• Concentrate with numerous interruptions.
• Understand and facilitate needs of various personality types.
• Participate in and present workshops or seminars.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is considered to be a LIGHT Physical Demand Characteristic of Work position according to the physical demandsxe2x80x99 strength rating of the Dictionary of Occupation Title, Fourth edition published by the US Department of Labor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Light (L) - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree.Work EnvironmentThe work environment will vary from an office setting to more moderate situations such as conference rooms, classrooms, large group professional settings and school buildings. Most of the time will be spent indoors with consideration for adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and/or travel. The employee must be able to work in air-conditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.recblid mf2vrue0grof1fupkwt7uou6o2hiok

Ambridge Area School District