Assistant Principal

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises students in the classroom and throughout the building and grounds throughout the work day. Maintains proper classroom discipline

• Maintain a positive learning environment that stimulates to learn in both an active and passive mode

• Instructs students according to the approved curriculum and state and district standards.  Prepares lessons that progress sequentially and offer alternate ways for learning.

• Prepares lesson plans as required by Principal.  Keeps accurate grade books, records and reports pursuant to school or district policy.

• Demonstrates the desired skills. Cares for and effectively assists students.  Models friendships, acceptance and recognition.

• Possesses and maintains adequate knowledge of subject matter to teach effectively.

• Establishes effective instructional objectives.  Explains purpose and procedure for completing as assignment. Provides sufficient directions.

• Encourages effective learning with proper teaching techniques.  Involves learners and encourages individual response. Establishes activities that require independent student participation.

• Properly monitors student activities and progress through grading and feedback.  Provides for supervised study.

• Ensures students are acquiring skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories and other learning.  Adjust teaching methods based on monitoring of student progress.

• Improves student achievement regarding successful completion of assignments and assessments, as well as attitude, attendance and receptivity.  Provides an opportunity for all students to achieve based upon their learning capacity.

• Contributes to the effectiveness/quality of school programs, including extracurricular programs.  Actively supports and looks for ways to improves the quality of education, including cooperating with other school personnel.  Serves on committees with a constructive attitude. Continues to be involved in personal growth and development. Cares for and effectively assists students with special concerns.  Interacts constructively with parents. Attends school and district meetings as required by administration.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Western Heights Public Schools is a small independent school district located on the southwest side of Oklahoma City. Our 3,300+ students are housed in four elementary (PK-4) buildings, one intermediate center (5-6), one middle school (7-8), one ninth grade center (9), and one high school (10-12). The District is small enough for us to know our students and large enough to provide exciting opportunities for students and staff alike. Evidence of these opportunities include: technology integration at all sites, Success for All Curriculum in Pre-K through 8th grade, and college/career readiness in our secondary schools.