Assistant Principal

Objective

Beaches Chapel School is a K-12 private Christian school in Neptune Beach, FL. The role of the Assistant Principal is to serve the Principal in overseeing the school by helping develop, articulate, and implement the shared vision of the school community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vision and Planning:

- Assist in setting long-term goals and objectives for the school.

- Help develop and implement strategic plans to achieve the school’s mission.

- Continuously evaluate and improve school programs and initiatives.

2. Administrative Support:

- Assist the Principal in daily school operations.

- Help implement and enforce school policies and procedures.

- Manage school schedules, events, and resources.

3. Academic Oversight:

- Support curriculum development and implementation.

- Monitor and assess student academic performance.

- Provide guidance and support to teachers in instructional practices.

- Promote high standards of teaching and learning.

4. Staff Management:

- Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of school staff.

- Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

- Address staff concerns and assist in conflict resolution.

5. Student Discipline and Safety:

- Enforce school discipline policies and procedures.

- Ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment.

- Address and resolve student disciplinary issues.

6. Spiritual Leadership:

- Promote the school’s Christian values and mission.

- Organize and lead spiritual activities, such as chapel services and prayer meetings.

- Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to students and staff.

7. Community Engagement:

- Build and maintain relationships with parents, students, and the community.

- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

- Encourage parental involvement and participation in school activities.

Core Competencies

· Walks a daily, surrendered life to Jesus Christ

· Model Beaches Chapel’s mission, vision, beliefs and values

· Ability to adapt and change

· Ability to learn and grow

· Organized individual with a high focus on seeing tasks through to completion

· Natural networker and people person who can motivate others to accompany them in fulfilling a vision.

· Knowledge of differentiated instruction

· Knowledge of current educational trends and research regarding effective strategies for school programs

· Knowledge of federal and state requirements regarding school programs

· Strong supervisory skills

· Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills

· Strong creative problem-solving skills

· Strong time management skills

· Ability to occasionally work extended hours beyond the regular school day

· Ability to use assessment results data to drive school improvement, instruction, and interventions

· Ability to monitor student outcomes to assess the effectiveness of strategic plan implementation

· Ability to prepare and manage the school’s budget and allocated resources

· Ability to use technology to effectively communicate and manage tasks

· Ability to read, interpret, and enforce the State Board Rules, Code of Ethics, School Advisory Council policies, and appropriate evaluation procedures

· Ability to use coaching and evaluation procedures

· Ability to design, plan, and organize activities to achieve goals

· Ability to make and/or share decisions promptly

· Ability to set high achievement expectations with benchmarks of progress toward goals

· Ability to effectively facilitate meetings

Education & Experience

· Master’s Degree required.

· 5-7 years of education experience

· Must have knowledge of state and LICS accreditation standards and help maintain these with employees.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

· This position will be a full-time, salaried position reporting to the School Advisory Council.

· Standard office hours are 7:30 am-3:30 pm (Mon-Fri), however, this position may require amended work hours during special events or projects.

Work Environment

· Beaches Chapel School maintains a professional work environment and shares campus space with Beaches Chapel Church. Proper work attire and professional behavior are necessary with staff members, school students, and families. Staff members should also abide by security requirements established by Beaches Chapel while school is in session.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Word processing: 1 year (Required)
• School experience: 1 year (Required)
• Time management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person