ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - STUDENT GUIDANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES (HIGH SCHOOL)
Provides direction and leadership in one of the Student Centers which is responsible for the attendance, academic, and emotional well-being of about one half of the student population; provides direction for a comprehensive counseling program (academic, social emotional and college and career); coordinates such events as Back to School Night, Open House, Registration, and Orientation; plans, implements and monitors English Language Learner Plan, including monitoring, assessment, professional development, and accountability; assists with the implementation of a academic intervention and tutoring; provides leadership and coordination for the AVID program; provides leadership and coordination for the Early College Program; provides leadership for the Naviance Program; assists with the implementation of department Professional Learning Communities; responsible for the evaluation of assigned classified and certificated staff members; assists with supervision before, during and after school and at school events; assists with discipline as needed; other duties as assigned by the principal.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a master's level or higher degree; a valid California Administrative Services credential; a minimum of 3 years secondary-level teaching experience with leadership experience at site and/or district level (such as Assistant Principal, Department Chair, WASC Chair, SSC, ASB, etc.). Prior administrative experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE OF: the concepts of restructuring, performance-based assessment, assessment, learning outcomes, interdisciplinary teaming, and school climate.
ABILITY TO: communicate the school mission and vision to the students, parents, staff and community; establish, communicate and monitor high standards for all students, staff, programs and services; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; apply keen organizational skills in order to plan, coordinate and implement the Monrovia High School vision of excellence; form positive connections with the community; and develop productive partnerships.
ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Constant interruptions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.
Mental ability to teach the skills; and skills and knowledge required to interpret and implement policies, rules and regulations, and make determinations relative to the effective performance of the essential responsibilities of the position; ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; Ability to see and read printed matter with or without vision aids; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone; manual dexterity to carry out the functions of the above essential responsibilities; ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; ability to bend, reach and walk.
NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.