Assistant Principal Pool for the 2012-2013 school session

• .Assists in defining the school mission and goals with faculty and staff.
• Communicates effectively and gains support for goals within the school and the community.
• Sets high expectations and performance standards that lead to the attainment of school and district goals.
• Identifies and analyzes relevant information before making decisions or committing resources.
• Assists in providing incentives for both teachers and students to excel.
• Serves as a model of professionalism and communicates educational values.
• Assists in identifying areas for instructional and program development through the collection and interpretation of student and school data. 
• Plans and prepares, with teacher input, the master schedule and directs the scheduling of individual students.
• Involves others effectively in the improvement of curriculum and instruction. 
• Evaluates the previous year's instructional program.
• Assists in the constructive evaluation of professional and support staff. 
• Recommends remedial assistance and dismissal of incompetent and unsatisfactory personnel.
• Coaches, guides, and/or assists teachers in enhancing their instructional effectiveness. 
• Engages in and promotes a program of ongoing professional development, including participation in professional organizations.
• Assists in the selection and assignment of appropriate personnel for the effective delivery of the school program.

• Solicits and gives specific and constructive feedback.
• Maintains a positive attitude to enhance the school climate.
• Demonstrates an appreciation for the accomplishments of others.
• Listens actively to others.
• Utilizes clear and meaningful oral and written expression.
• Fosters teamwork and collegiality.
• Delegates and/or accepts authority and promotes the administrative team concept.
• Elicits participation in decision-making and cultivates leadership in others
• Facilitates group processes and effectively manages conflict.

 Qualifications:
The applicant will meet the legal requirements for principals in Louisiana and possess a Master’s and/or Advanced Degree in educational administration or possess the required endorsements by Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) to lead a school. The applicant will perform administrative tasks which promote an exemplary educational program.
 
Process for Applying:
Online Application

Resume
2 Letters  of Professional Reference (within the last year; with original signatures)
Copy of Certification or Proof of Credentials