Assistant Principal

Department: Administration
Reports To: Principal

Job Summary:
The Assistant Principal is directly responsible to the Principal and is expected to maintain effective working relationships with all members of the school community. This role assists the Principal in implementing efficient and productive day-to-day operations, fostering a positive learning atmosphere, and serving as a positive role model.

Recent leadership experience is required and experience with a variety of age groups of students 

Key Responsibilities:

Administration & Leadership:

• Assists the Principal in providing leadership and implementing the total educational and instructional program.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the school and implements policies from the EMS Policy Handbook.

• Provides input into the annual budget, school timetable, and supervision schedules.

• Effectively uses the school’s data management system (iSAMS) to track attendance, behavior, and academic performance, and to produce reports.

• Chairs regular staff meetings for the assigned division.

• Assists with staff selection, classroom observations, and staff evaluations as delegated.

Student Life & Discipline:

• Helps ensure the safety and security of students in all educational programs and activities.

• Implements the school discipline policy and enforces the school uniform policy.

• Oversees the integration of new students and facilitates student leadership activities.

• Coordinates student assemblies and oversees the Awards program.

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Provides leadership and assistance to teachers in curriculum matters.

• Ensures the approved curriculum is taught and appropriate materials are used.

• Maintains awareness of curriculum innovations and encourages varied teaching strategies.

• Assists in ordering curriculum materials and textbooks.

Professional Development:

• Attends relevant educational workshops, seminars, and conferences.

• Assists in developing and implementing Teacher Professional Development activities.

Community & Communication:

• Promotes positive student attitudes and mutual respect within the school community.

• Assists in planning parent meetings and developing community relationships.

• Attends Senior Leadership Team meetings and provides data for reports.

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate superior.

Job Requirements (Selection Criteria):

• Educational Qualification: Minimum Master’s degree with a focus on Leadership, or working towards it.

• Experience: Five years of experience in school leadership positions.

• Licenses/Certifications: Professional Training and Certification as outlined in the Teacher’s Contract.

• Competencies:

  • Demonstrated leadership ability and administrative savvy.

  • Skills in recruitment, selection, planning, and organization.

  • Strong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Proficiency in computer skills and understanding of school operations.

  • Fluency in English.