| Position Summary: The Assistant Principal (AP) assists the Principal in providing professional leadership to organize, administer, supervise and evaluate St. Joseph Academy’s School Program. The AP will assume daily operational tasks including, but not limited to: management of student discipline, classroom observation and evaluation, establishment of parent relationships, supervision of assigned staff, and coordination of school activities. The AP will assist in development of curriculum and staff, creating an atmosphere conducive to learning. The AP ensures budgetary guidelines are met as well as manages timecard/time off requests for School staff. The AP reports to the Principal and stands in for Principal in their absence. |
Position Reports to: Principal
|
| Qualifications: |
- Masters in Educational Administration (preferred)
- Valid DPI Administrator License #51 strongly preferred
- 3+ years classroom teacher experience
- Experience as grade level leader or school wide coordinator required; Assistant Principal experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead
- Demonstrated ability to implement curriculum and instructional strategies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate staff
- Ability to work with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities
- Strong knowledge of standards, benchmarks and assessments
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation skills
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment with the ability to make timely decisions
- Detail oriented; ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines
- Proficient user of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and phone systems
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
|
Equipment Used: Office equipment: PC, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier, scanner
|
Physical and Mental Requirements: (Occasionally 1% - 33% of time; frequently 34% - 66% of time; continuously 67% - 100% of time): Occasionally - lifting up to 25 pounds, Rarely – lifting over 25 pounds, Occasionally – walking and standing, Continuously – sitting, Frequently – hand manipulation / dexterity when writing, using PC, and using other office equipment, occasionally – bending and reaching
|
Evironmental Conditions: Occasional exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care of ill children, occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of children and seasonal exposure to high humidity due to temperature control of the facility, heat and cold due to the internal and external environment.
Essential Job Functions/Duties:
- The employee's quality of service and behaviors are congruent with the mission and values of the Felician Sisters’ for St. Joseph Academy.
- Extends excellent service to all families, children, staff, and internal and external customers.
- Establishes appropriate relationships with families, children, staff, and the public which ensures a safe environment that protects the families and children rights
- Models behaviors that foster “Child-centered” philosophy
- Assists in administration of school policies
- Monitors student attendance
- Establishes and maintains student discipline
- Assists in developing and implementing school improvement plans
- Assists Academy staff through orientation, counseling, meetings, instructional materials, curriculum development and professional development
- Observes and evaluates instructional performance, providing frequent feedback to grow and develop Academy staff
- Approves timecards and Paid-Time-Off for Academy Assistant Teachers
- Oversees summer school and/or summer reading program, if applicable
- Assists in interviewing prospective teachers and school staff
- Assists in student assessments and qualitative and quantitative date review
- Manage coverage of lunch period and recess duties
- Manage coverage of pick-up and drop-off of students
- Establish and maintain parent relationships
- Assist in coordination and oversight of school activities
- Represent SJA with community partners, contacts and at community meetings.
- Promote SJA to schools, parishes, and other community leaders and organizations.
- Assist in new employee orientation as requested
- Meet regularly with the Principal to insure alignment of mutual goals.
- Manages the marquee for SJA.
- Manages the photo releases for SJA School students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Mission & Values:
- Respect for Human Dignity: Consistently greets everyone; Courteous in all interactions with clients, families and co-workers; Shows appreciation to co-workers for a job well done; Responds respectfully and patiently to co-workers’ requests; Contributes to a positive and cooperative work environment; Stops the spread of gossip when it is heard; Protects personal and professional privacy; Keeps information confidential; Uses office resources wisely; Respects the property of others and of the facility
- Compassion: Listens well; Is truthful in communication with others; Is considerate of other’s feelings; Is responsive and supportive to all when providing care or service; Demonstrates attentive care to those in need
- Transformation: Is open to feedback to improve performance; Seeks innovative ways to improve processes; Seeks to understand and support change as an opportunity for improvement; Is supportive of management decisions; Exceeds requirements of job; Is willing to learn and try new things
- Solidarity with the Poor: Is respectful to all; Seeks ways to help others; Advocates for the people we serve.
- Justice and Peace: Knows the expectations of their role/job; Asks questions if necessary to understand their responsibilities; Treats others fairly; Provides feedback and suggestions for solutions to problems; Makes decisions consistent with the Mission and Values; Works to improve relationships within departments and between departments
|
