HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for

Assistant Principal/ Instructional Facilitator

DEPARTMENT: Administrative JOB STATUS: Full Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Teachers & Staff REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

GRADE/LEVEL: K-12 F.L.S.A: Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: 240 contracted days

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under supervision of the school principal, assists in administering the school in accordance with school board

policies and uses leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to manage assigned school so as to promote the

educational development of each student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist in providing a safe and orderly campus by being visible when students are present
To assist with staff development and provide leadership for professional growth
To provide professional development for all stakeholders on best practices, foundational skill acquisition, struggling

learners through collaborative team meetings and coaching adult learners

To assist in organizing, coordinating and supervising extra-curricular activities
To assist principal by providing instructional leadership and supervision, in part, by evaluating teacher performance in classrooms
To assist in the preparation and monitoring of the teacher duty schedule
To assist in requisitioning, ordering, and inventorying textbooks, supplies and equipment as well as maintaining records of lost and/or damaged goods
To continue personal professional growth
To maintain and increase knowledge of current research and best practices in assigned curriculum area(s) through

professional study

To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the

superintendent

To lead/ monitor special programs as assigned, including but not limited to 504, Special Education, Capturing Kids Hearts, Academics & IB
To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of Master’s Degree with an accredited educational institution. Other requirements per job description.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years of teaching teaching/ administrative experience, preferred, with Arkansas Highly Qualified Teacher designation status. Other requirements per job description.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hand-eye and mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive movements. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects often.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.

The HSSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the HSSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the HSSD may deem appropriate.

The Hot Springs School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Hot Springs School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.