POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of a Principal, organize, coordinate and administer assigned programs and activities related to student attendance and instruction at an assigned school; assist the Principal with administrative duties involving student conduct, curriculum development and school plant operations as assigned; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and participate in programs and activities related to the operation of an assigned school, including instruction, student discipline and other programs; enforce applicable State and District codes, policies and laws; administer District and school site discipline policies and safety programs E; Perform a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the school; assume the duties of the Principal as assigned E; Assist with supervision and evaluation of the performance of designated certificated and/or classified personnel; assign duties to faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; assist with recruiting, interviewing and selecting new faculty and staff E; Supervise students on campus before and after school; monitor students during lunch, recess and other activities E; Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups; attend and conduct a variety of meetings and events; develop correspondence to promote school activities and achievements E; Assist in monitoring and organizing attendance functions E; Provide direction to a variety of faculty, staff and student programs and services; participate in informal and formal classroom visitations and observations; provide recommendations and suggestions as appropriate E; Prepare and maintain a variety of District, County, State and federally mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, discipline, cumulative records and academic achievement E; Assure the health, safety and welfare of students E; Assist with monitoring the school budget; order supplies as needed; manage student body accounts as assigned E; Perform related duties as assigned E.

ABILITY TO:

Communicate effectively in oral and written form; Develop and maintain cooperative relationships within the community with lay and professional individuals and groups, and with parents; Work effectively with professional and paraprofessional personnel; Effectively manage school site budgets; Work cooperatively and independently

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in elementary education or administration, or closely related field
2. Knowledge of research findings and recent trends in the education of elementary school pupils
3. Training and/or experience in providing educational opportunities for gifted as well as disadvantaged pupils 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Administrative Credential
Must have five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the K-5 level including at least two (2) years of experience in a school leadership role.