Assistant Principal, The Georgetown School - Hanover County Public Schools

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the principal in the planning and operation of The Georgetown School and programs, supervises and evaluates faculty and staff, and supervises students.  Assists with the management of facilities, building, and grounds. passionate about alternative education, student-centered learning, and fostering a positive school culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Serves as a primary evaluator and conducts informal and formal observations and provides teachers with quality feedback to improve instructional practice.

• Analyzes performance data and instructional strategies to make appropriate educational decisions to improve classroom instruction, increase student achievement, and improve overall school effectiveness.

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the online high school summer school program including:

  • Providing instructional leadership

  • Supervising curriculum and instruction programs

  • Collaborating with central office ILS team and Online Learning Specialist to meet the needs of students attending summer school

  • Coordinates staff selection, evaluation, and observation

  • Engages in daily communication with students, parents, teachers, support staff, community members and central office staff. 

• Works collaboratively with staff to identify student needs and to develop, implement, and monitor the school improvement plan or program plan that results in increased student academic progress.  

• Utilizes collaboration and shared decision-making to build relationships, maintain positive morale, and facilitate  effective lines of communication. 

• Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits its support in realizing its mission.

• Knowledgeable with the IEP and 504 process and may serve as the administrative designee for those meetings. 

• Collaborates with teachers and staff to develop and implement innovative educational programs and strategies tailored to the needs of alternative school students.

• Coordinates referrals and transitions of students with their home school.

• Supports the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students with diverse learning needs.

• Implements and monitors school-wide behavioral expectations and policies including monitoring attendance trends and overseeing truancy interventions; addresses safety and welfare issues by holding meetings with parents, investigating incidents, documenting findings, contacting proper authorities and conforming to legal requirements and regulations.

• Uses tiered supports and restorative practices and communicates behavior expectations to students, staff, and parents.

• Plans, organizes, and facilitates meetings and maintains records as directed by the principal.

• Supports professional learning and ongoing collaboration among teachers, administrators, specialists, and support staff.

• Supports school and division employee onboarding and mentoring processes for all new, provisional, and targeted instructional personnel.

• Involves students, staff, parents, and the community to create and sustain a positive, safe, and healthy learning environment.

• Commits to prepare students for their future by building relationships, promote learning that is rigorous and relevant, and develop each student’s unique talents and skills.

• Addresses building management concerns by working with the custodial staff, office staff, teachers and division staff including implementing school-wide safety and emergency protocols.

• Serves on division-wide curriculum committees and participates in assessment of effectiveness of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and recommendations for improvement at the school and division level.

• Works with the principal to plan, prepare, and implement a fiscally responsible budget to support the school's mission and goals. 

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of and adherence to all School Board policies.

• Coordinates transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.

• Collaborates with administration on the comprehensive scheduling process. 

• Assists in the development of remediation and enrichment programs, including summer planning.

• Provides supervision of extracurricular activities as determined by the school principal. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division’s policies and practices.