Work Location: Whittier Elementary 

FTE:  1.0

Contract Days:  242 Days 

Priority Screen Date: Close of business on November 14, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: January 2025

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Benefits: Eligible

Starting Salary:  Administrator #8, Lane 1

Interview Date:  TBD

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JOB SUMMARY

The assistant principal provides positive leadership and guidance to create continuous improvement toward equity, excellence and achievement for each student, in support of the school principal’s vision and goals of providing excellence and equity: every student, every classroom, every day.

The assistant principal, under the direction of the principal will:

• Implement policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Focus school resources and personnel on student achievement for student growth.
• Manage a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, afterschool programs assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school's curriculum.
• Support the principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.

This position is supervised by the school principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in Education or related field
2. Valid state of Utah Professional Administrative/Supervisory License, or have documentation from your accredited administrative prep program certifying you will be recommended for Professional Administrative/Supervisory licensure by the start date of the administrative assignment, or an Administrative/Supervisory license from another state that is transferrable to Utah
3. Three years of licensed experience in K-12 education
4. Professional communication skills including, but not limited to:  excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to provide positive and inspirational leadership/guidance and a collaborative mindset to learning community stakeholders
2. Have an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire with the district
3. Current Utah School Leadership License or a license from another state that is transferrable to Utah
4. Experience with coaching teachers through growth-evoking feedback, and development and delivery of professional development activities to improve student achievement communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school community
5. Experience supervising/evaluating the conduct/performance of personnel
6. Ability to implement policies, procedures and/or processes for providing direction and/or complying with requirements
7. Experience facilitating grade level/content PLC’s/data meetings for analysis of student data to inform instructional practices for highest student achievement
8. Knowledgeable of culturally competent strategies and culturally responsive, professional communication/engagement strategies with all members of the school community
9. Knowledge of and leadership on behalf of effective English Language Learners teaching practices
10. Knowledge of school budget management in alignment with school needs, following district budget, procurement and accounting policies and procedures with integrity and ethics
11. Experience with development/implementation of a school-wide behavior management process
12. Knowledge in student leadership development, deployment and supervision of student activities with consideration of academic and social growth
13. Ability to be flexible and adaptable with changing priorities and needs of the school, students, parents, district, and other stakeholders
14. Experience and ability with Special Education instruction, 504 plans, laws and regulations, behavior management, Safety Plans, and community support agencies
15. Knowledge of Dual Language Immersion instruction and programming
16. Knowledge of Gifted and Talented instruction and programming
17. Speaks, reads, writes and understands Spanish

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Collaborate with other relevant colleagues and community members; attend a variety of meetings; stay current on applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations; prepare written materials (e.g. budgets, curriculum, reports, directives, memos, etc.) prepare and deliver presentations
2. Effectively and diplomatically interact and work in cooperation with district staff at all levels, as well as outside entities; incorporate culturally competent strategies and utilize culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school community
3. Facilitate communication between personnel, administration, and/or the general public to evaluate solutions, solve problems, and/or resolve employee relations conflicts
4. Provide sound judgement and advise to constituent community; use excellent critical thinking, decision making and organizational skills
5. Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represent the department/district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees
6. Maintain adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality
7. Supervise and evaluate the conduct/performance of all assigned personnel
8. Provide professional development to engage staff in activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs to improve student learning; coach teachers and staff through growth-evoking feedback
1. Provide timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice
2. Facilitate leadership capacity among staff
3. Support the school principal with developing a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students
9. Facilitate PLC meetings to analyze student data; lead the implementation of effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or prior academic achievement
10. Analyze and interpret student achievement data to understand and implement achievement strategies based on the school’s Student Success Plan (SSP)
11. Implement policies, procedures and/or processes for providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements
12. Knowledge of and leadership on behalf of: effective English Language Learner teaching practices; accelerated/extended learning programs, and; special needs students, including laws and regulations of special education and 504 plans.
13. Assist in the management of the school facility and grounds for an appropriate, safe, working and learning environment and manage a school budget in alignment with school needs
14. Conduct school budget management in alignment with school needs, following district budget, procurement and accounting policies and procedures with integrity and ethics
15. Develop positive growth-minded interactions with student groups and in working with individual students, including development/implementation of a school-wide behavior management process and provide leadership development, deployment and supervision of student activities with consideration of academic, social and ethical growth
16. Demonstrated experience in being ethical, courteous and provide educational leadership in employment activities
17. Responsible for compliance with all requirements of the Utah Educational Leadership Standards
18. Work with limited supervision; ability to work effectively under constant deadlines and time constraints; manage multiple tasks and responsibilities and prioritize accordingly
19. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements in an efficient and effective manner; required to attend activities, events and meetings outside of normal work hours on a regular basis
20. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the school

Work Environment:

• The usual and customary methods of performing job functions require sitting, walking, standing, bending, occasional lifting, carrying,  pushing and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling; driving an automobile, etc.
• Risks found in the typical work environment, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. 

To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.