Cornerstone Christian Academy

Assistant Principal

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Head of School and principal, to assist in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of the school in order to promote the educational and spiritual development of students and staff in accordance with the scriptures, school policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

Essential Functions

• To provide leadership in spiritual and program development across the school.
• To serve as principal in the absence of the principal.
• To disciple students and work closely with parents and staff when discipleship opportunities arise.
• Contribute to the spiritual growth of our staff and students.
• Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership, discipleship, and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs and spiritual development.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Helps prepare class schedules, master schedules, extracurricular activities.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally, spiritually, and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
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• Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Head of School, principal, and other office administrators as designated.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the scriptures and a willing teacher of God's word.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• State Certification as required for position.
• State certification in school administration or leadership preferred.
• Teaching Certification in related area
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in a related educational discipline.

Experience

Extensive successful teaching experiencem, preferably in more than one subject area and grade level.