Description

The Upper School assistant principal will assist the principal in administrative
leadership focused on promoting student intellectual and spiritual growth. Primary
areas of responsibility include assisting in the development of a positive school
culture, faculty and staff development, student discipline, effective communication
with parents relative to those matters, planning of activities, and assisting in other
day-to-day matters at the discretion of the principal.

Building-Level Leadership
Assist in leading the school in accordance with best practices and professional
standards
Collaborate with the principal to articulate vision, improve school culture, and
enhance community development
Support the strategic initiatives of the school
Collaborate with district leadership and other building-level staff to provide
integrated services to students, parents, and employees in a safe school
environment with specific emphases in areas including bullying prevention,
character education, leadership development, multi-tiered supports as
indicated, and emergency drills
Represent the building’s needs to the school’s leadership
Assist in developing and leading faculty and staff teams to provide building level leadership

Student and Parent Engagement
Support students by engaging them in the life of the school in meaningful
ways curricularly and co-curricularly
Create opportunities for students to engage in the life of the school
Communicate with parents in ways that promote their meaningful
engagement and the engagement of their students
Provide training for parents consistent with student needs
Assist new families in the transition process to the school
Provide appropriate intervention on student disciplinary issues and supports
faculty and staff in discipline-related matters
Assist in the admissions and retention efforts of the school
Administer the Community Life grade each quarter
Assist in ensuring key documents are updated to inform students and parents
of the school’s expectations (e.g., student/parent handbooks)
Facilitate service-learning opportunities to individuals, families, and agencies
outside the school in educationally meaningful ways

Faculty and Staff Development
Provide support to faculty and staff
Assist teachers with instructional design
Provide instructional coaching on classroom management
Develop a faculty and staff evaluation schedule with the principal and senior
leaders
Complete the evaluation process with those faculty and staff members
assigned
Assist teachers with communication with parents as needed

Requirements

Holds a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (master’s degree in
education or a related field preferred or the willingness to pursue upon hire)
Has three to five years of experience as a successful classroom teacher
(preferred)
Possesses or is able to secure ACSI administrator certification upon hire
Has experience in a Christian school (preferred)
Displays effective leadership skills
o Approaches leadership with self-awareness, humility, and empathy and
understands how his or her leadership affects others and the school
climate
o Takes initiative, works independently, and holds him- or herself
accountable
o Manages multiple projects with converging deadlines while
maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and delegating when necessary
o Possesses the aptitude for thinking “outside the box” and finding
creative and effective means for meeting goals and overcoming
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challenges and obstacles
o Displays the initiative to learn new skills, techniques, and ways to
accomplish projects and goals
o Works effectively with others
o Handles difficult situations well with members from all school
constituent groups
o Takes direction, receives suggestions, and is open to being challenged
o Communicates effectively with all constituent groups
o Exudes professionalism
Displays a commitment to abide by a strict code of confidentiality
Contributes professionally to the school community
Develops and executes a plan for professional growth