Assistant Principal, Saint Louise de Marillac - Upper St. Clair
Job Description: The assistant principal of a Catholic school plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of academic and administrative activities. The assistant principal of a Catholic school should have strong leadership skills, work collaboratively with teachers, staff, parents, and students, maintain discipline, and uphold Catholic values. They must ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.
Status: Full-time Exempt - 12 Month Employee
Reports To: Principal
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and supervising instructional programs and activities; interprets and implements the regional-approved curriculum program in light of individual school needs.
Assists in providing leadership to the professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short-range plans for the school.
Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal.
Assists in supervising student enrollment, records, attendance, academic needs, and health requirements.
Develops plans for emergencies in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.
Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in district and site professional growth programs.
Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
Serve as a member of the School Advisory Council.
Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up student/parent contact where necessary.
Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
Performs other related duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Uphold the values and teachings of the Catholic Church
3-5 years teaching experience within a Catholic school
Ability to satisfy Diocesan Safe Environment requirements