License and Certification Qualifications: Educational Leadership - Tier I certification at Level 5 or higher required or Ed Leadership - Tier II. Or be eligible for a non-renewable Ed Leadership - Tier I certificate field while completing Ed Leadership Tier I program requirements for professional certification.

Education Qualifications: Master's degree in related field required.

Experience Qualifications: Three years successful teaching experience preferred, preferably at the same level of the administrative position to be held.

Skills Qualifications: Knowledge of most effective practices in curriculum, instruction, and child development; ability to work effectively with teachers and other education colleagues; proficiency in oral and written communications; demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations; and demonstrated skills in organization and planning.

Primary Responsibilities: Assist the Principal in leading and implementing a cohesive educational program specific for the grade levels in assigned schools.

1. Provideinstructional leadership.
a. Assist in building and sustaining a schoolvision.
b. Assist in facilitating shared leadership.
c. Assist in leading a learning community.
d. Utilize data to make instructional decisions.
e. Monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

2. Overseeschool climate through communicating clear objectives.
a. Assist in fostering and sustaining the schoolclimate.
b. Address internal and external dynamics atwork in the school.
c. Support a learning environment based on highexpectations and respect for all individuals.
d. Manage conflict and crisis in a timely andexpert manner.
e. Practice shared decision making.

3. Executehuman resource administration functions.
a. Assist in selecting quality teachers andother employees.
b. Induct and support new teachers.
c. Mentor novice teachers.
d. Provide professional growth opportunities.
e. Establish mentoring programs based on effectivepractice.
f. Assist in retaining quality staff.

4. Overseethe teacher evaluation process.
a. Provide a positive climate for teacherevaluation.
b. Demonstrate a commitment to teacherevaluation.
c. Document teacher performance in multipleways.
d. Follow legal guidelines for teacherevaluation.

5. Participatein organizational management planning and activities.
a. Assist in coordinating safety, daily operations,and maintenance of the facility.
b. Utilize data in organizational management.
c. Assist in seeking and allocating fiscalresources.
d. Organize and manage technology resources.

6. Overseecommunication and community relations for the local school.
a. Demonstrate effective communication.
b. Communicate with teachers, students, parents,and families.
c. Communicate with the larger community.

7. Exhibitprofessionalism and demonstrate professional standards.
a. Exhibit ethical behavior.
b. Serve as a role model.
c. Participate in professional development forcontinuous improvement.

8. Influencestudent achievement at the local school.
a. Exert influence on teaching quality and studentlearning by encouraging, supporting, and facilitating.
b. Set, support, and sustain a focus on schoolgoals and school-wide student achievement.
c. Utilize data to guide school success.

9. Performother duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.