EDUCATION

• Master’s Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required; and
• Other: Completion of all administrative coursework and internship for administration required.

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years successful teaching experience required; and
• Three (3) years experience working in public education within the last three years required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with all school stakeholders.
• Ability to recruit and maintain a teaching and support staff that reflects the diversity of the student population and community.
• Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students.
• Ability to garner support and resources, and engage community organizations, individual education supporters, and businesses to support student achievement, social skill and character development, etc. inside and outside of school.
• Knowledge of the curriculum of the schools of Anne Arundel County.
• Ability to build a school culture which takes account of the richness and diversity of the school’s communities.
• Record of good attendance.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS

• None:

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts on behalf of the principal in his/her absence.
• Assists the principal in defining the school’s mission and communicating goals and expectations of the total school program.
• Develops a working knowledge of and ensures compliance with Board of Education policies, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Assists the principal in monitoring and improving student achievement through the analysis of appropriate, multiple data sources.
• Assists the principal in supervising and evaluating all school-based personnel.
• Supports the principal in the process of continuous school improvement to ensure success for all students.
• Assists the principal and staff in developing a plan (SIP) that aligns instruction and resources in order to meet academic data points.
• Assists in the implementation of the school crisis and emergency management plan (SCEMP) in order to establish and maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Coordinates and supervises student activities.
• Provides written reports, as needed.
• Monitors the maintenance and accuracy of students’ records including grade reporting and attendance.
• Plans and engages in professional activities which contribute to leadership development including the AP1 and AP2 programs.
• Assists in determining and implementing school organization, student placement, evaluation, and services and programs to meet the needs of individual students.
• Assists the principal with the responsibility for the business management of the school and develops a working knowledge of local school finances.
• Assists the principal with the supervision and oversight of school operations unique to the assignment.
• Models cooperation, collaboration, and positive interactions with students, staff and community by exercising initiative, diplomacy, courtesy, discretion and good judgment.
• Supports the development, implementation and monitoring of each student’s IEP, as applicable while ensuring on-going compliance with special education regulations (state and federal), including the implementation of due process procedures.
• Models a positive work ethic including professional dress, good attendance, and appropriate language.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MANAGEMENT DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
• Handles employee complaints/grievances.
• Disciplines employees.
• Plans the work.
• Determines the techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
• Plans and controls the budget.
• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.