Alliance for Catholic Education
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Assistant Principal is part of the administrative team, working collaboratively with the Principal to develop within the school a strong Catholic identity. The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in the administration of the school, has a complete understanding of the school philosophy and is committed to supporting and implementing the vision of the school and parish.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education
Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education
Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching
Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church
Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society
Serves as Acting Principal in the absence of the principal
Assists in planning the agenda for faculty meetings and local school in-services
Coordinates the selection of textbooks in conjunction with curriculum goals and objectives
Supervises the school’s academic program
Monitors the implementation and follow-up of the recommendations from the accreditation visit
Develops timeline and monitors curriculum in-depth studies and articulation across grade levels and subject areas
Assists with interviewing, observation, and evaluation of teachers
Monitors government program applications, monies, and services with the public school district
Facilitates annual revision of handbooks; student, parent, and faculty
Coordinates scheduling
Coordinates advanced placement testing and oversees standardized testing
Establishes positive school-community relationships:
Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community
Promotes respectful and positive school relationships
Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic school administrator and its impact on the community
Provides for regular communication and collaboration with teachers
Cooperatives with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school
Attends and actively participates in school activities and functions
Assigns mentor teachers to new and second-year teachers
Coordinates the beginning of the year Faculty and Staff Meeting, and the New Teacher Orientation
Coordinates the annual parent-teacher conferences
Supervises and meets regularly with Academic Department Chairs
Convenes and leads the Academic Review Board at the end of each grading period
Coordinates Senior Awards Night, Baccalaureate & Graduation
Academic Communications of Failures/Eligibility & Coordinates Sentinel Success Program
Liaison for Dual Enrollment & Student teaching experiences
Coordinates Standardized Testing
Creates special school schedules for various assemblies
Approves and keeps records of Field Trips
Continues professional development; attends assistant principal meetings; maintains development through reading, coursework, conference attendance, committee work, etc.
Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities
Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations
Attends diocesan-sponsored in-services
Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services
Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement
Maintains personal professional development records
Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Must be practicing Catholic (Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications - BOFQ) and be willing to sign a Profession of Faith.
Must possess a bachelor’s degree.
Master’s degree in educational administration preferred.
Must have at least two years of classroom teaching experience and be certified or in the process of being certified in administration by the Arizona Department of Education.
Must meet Ministry Formation Certification as required by Diocesan policy.
Must be creative and show initiative.
Must have good organization, time management, problem solving and judgment skills; have an ability to observe and actively listen in assessing personnel and program needs, good communication skills with both children and adults.
Must have positive attitude in crisis situations.
Must have ability to work cooperatively with others as well as ability to delegate.
Must have knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
Must have received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
Must have FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.