Deadline: May 1, 2023
District/Organization: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Position/Type: Elementary Principal – Assistant, full time
Salary: $82,092 – $92,764.14

Position Details

Dye Elementary Assistant Principal

Reports To

Elementary Building Principal

Supervises

Other staff as assigned by building principal

Job Purpose and Focus

This entry-level position is viewed as a career step in school administration. The successful candidate will assist in building level matters related to the administration and supervision as assigned by the principal.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree in educational administration or applicants currently pursuing a Master’s degree in educational administration preferred
• Valid administrator certificate or ability to obtain one within three years
• Four years successful teaching experience preferred
• Previous successful leadership responsibilities
• Successful experiences with a diverse student and parent population preferred
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the assessment of learning
• Ability to work with building principal to build budget and fiscal recommendations
• Personal resume, letters of recommendation
• Positive attitude
• Patience, reliability, problem solving ability, as well as diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and also with a team

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of individuals
• Respect for confidentiality and integrity
• Strong organizational skills
• Professionalism and strong work ethic
• Model for appropriate behavior, including dress
• Ability to exercise interpersonal and conflict resolution skills in dealing with students and parents
  

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

• Participate as a member of the administrative team of the district
• Assist the principal in the coordination of administrative and supervisory services of the building
• Serve in the absence of the principal as the chief building administrator
• Assist in certified and non-certified staff evaluations
• Assist in the development and supervision of curriculum
• Assist in student discipline matters
• Assist with student attendance
• Assist in the supervision of after school activities and programs
• Assume responsibility for professional growth and development through memberships and participation in the affairs of professional organizations, through attendance at regional, state, and national meetings, and thorough enrollment in advanced courses, workshops, etc.
• Assist in staff development program
• Assist in the testing program
• Assist in the day to day building operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

Wages and benefits as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Board of Education and the Carman-Ainsworth Administrators Association. This is a level 5 position for 44 weeks.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and activity. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Must be able to work toward district goals.

Evaluation/Performance Measurements

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Carman-Ainsworth Administrator’s Association. Yearly – Rotation of Formative followed by Summative Evaluation. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:

• Alignment of performance to the district’s and/or school’s vision and mission
• Contribution to a culture of continuous improvement in terms of providing quality work, products, and services
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and share the district/school vision
• Demonstration of an unwavering commitment to high standards for all and to a belief that all students can learn
• Strong knowledge of human growth and development
• Clear understanding of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation
• Commitment to effective instructional and assessment practices
• Trusting relationships and commitment to effective collaboration
• High expectations for self, students, and staff
• Commitment to professional learning and practice
• Demonstrated ability to base decisions on the need for results rather than intentions
• Effective use of economic, human, material, and facility resources to achieve program and organizational goals
• Implementation of effective routines, procedures, and systems
• Fiscal responsibility
• Effective management of facilities and space

Intent and Function of Position Descriptions

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.

All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate, in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

E-mail: kdekoski@carmanainsworth.org