Assistant Principal High School

Overview

The purpose of this classification is to assist with the supervision and leadership of faculty and staff in the instruction of students in order to reach the fulfillment of student potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and psychological growth and maturation. The assistant principal serves as an instructional leader by supporting teachers with professional learning, unpacking and planning instruction to meet standards, analyzing student progress data, addressing behavior and academic concerns, and fostering a positive school culture. Partnering with the principal and other assistant principals, this role ensures alignment with district initiatives and strategic goals, serving as a co-leader to drive the school's mission and objectives forward.

Brainerd High School is a dynamic high school in the heart of Chattanooga, TN. Our school community includes students with deep, powerful cultural roots and a compelling history.

At Brainerd, we are STRIVING, THRIVING, GROWING, and SOARING with EEPIC expectations of EXCELLENCE, EFFORT, PREPAREDNESS, INTEGRITY, and CONNECTIONS!

We recognize that teachers are the single most impactful variable in student learning outcomes. We are committed to graduating all students ready for college, career, and community. All students at our comprehensive high schools are enrolled in a Future Ready Institute, a CTE pathway that leads to industry certification. As a wall-to-wall Future Ready school, Brainerd’s three Future Ready Institutes (Institute of Aviation, Institute of Entrepreneurship, and the Institute of Law, First Responders, and Forensic Science) provide students with opportunities to gain experience in the fields of aviation, business, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, and emergency services. Our teachers bring their expertise in the field to our classrooms and create real-world opportunities for students.

With the support of dedicated administrative and IMPACT teams, we develop teachers’ ability to effect educational change for our students. We are seeking compassionate teachers who can connect with students. Furthermore, the ideal candidate can recognize and develop students’ potential. We are seeking teachers who are present, responsible, innovative, and determined to help our students achieve excellence.

Responsibilities

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• Ensures continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement. Evaluates curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student performance and makes recommendations to the principal and teachers to improve student achievement.
• Acts as principal in the absence of the principal as required.
• Demonstrates effective leadership through collaborative processes and partnerships with parents, community, business, education professionals, and school staff.
• Provides leadership that ensures continuous improvement in measurable student achievement. Evaluates curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student performance and makes appropriate changes to improve student learning.
• Interprets and analyzes data in order to support instruction.
• Assists with management and supervision of the school’s financial resources, including the preparation and disbursement of the school’s budget and internal accounts in accordance with established practices and procedures; allocates resources equitably.
• Assists with the establishment of adequate property inventory records and assures the security of school property.
• Supervises and coordinates school-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Communicates through the proper channels to keep appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Assists in the development of the master schedule and assigns teachers and support staff according to identified student needs.
• Manages student conduct and disciplinary issues in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines, policies, procedures, and laws.
• Assists with implementation of the school-based crisis plan and provides leadership in the event of a crisis.
• Facilitates group understanding of diversity in an educational setting.
• Assists with development and implementation of a school-wide improvement plan.
• Implements district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
• Fosters a culture of belonging through positive staff relationships and active engagement with students, staff, and families and maintains a safe and positive learning environment for students and staff.
• Provides differentiated support for teachers, based on individual needs.
• Assists with completion of evaluations for teachers and support staff in accordance with district and state guidelines. Addresses unsatisfactory performance in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Supports the disaggregation and analysis of student test scores and reporting systems.
• Leads and participates in professional development activities, data-informed interventions, teacher training, and collaborative planning.
• Addresses discipline and behavior issues consistently and fairly.
• Supervises extracurricular activities, including after-school programs and sports, as assigned.
• Maintains effective interpersonal and communication skills in all interactions.
• Provides leadership for instructional delivery systems, testing coordination, RTI initiatives, and related programs.
• Leads efforts to embed cultural competence in curriculum and school practices.
• Attends meetings as needed.
• Prepares or completes various documents, reports, and correspondence as required.
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail, or running errands.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools, community, businesses, Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education, and other stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders to support school goals and initiatives.
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Master’s degree;
• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience;
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Current valid Tennessee administrative license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. Grade 2005 Salary Scale