Job Summary

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)- Georgia Academy for the Blind/Division of State Schools is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Principal. The successful candidate supports the school leader in providing the instructional and operational leadership of a PreK-12^th grade school for students with a vision loss. This role serves as a member of the school leadership team and as a school's advocate to work with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The Assistant Principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The Assistant Principal is committed to building a talented team and working with staff to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment for all students. The job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Description of Duties

•        Assist in building and sustaining the school mission and vision while facilitating shared leadership, and addressing internal and external   dynamics at work within the school
•        Oversee school climate through communicating clear objectives and assist in fostering and sustaining a positive school climate
•        Provide instructional leadership and assist in leading a learning community by participating in professional development for continuous    improvement
•        Utilize data to make instructional decisions, organizational management planning and activities, and guide school success
•        Support a learning environment based on high expectations and respect for all individuals
•        Manage conflict and crisis in a timely and expert manner
•        Practice shared decision making
•        Monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment
•        Execute human resource administration functions by assisting in the selection process of quality teachers and other school employees
•        Provide professional growth opportunities and establish mentoring programs based on effective practices
•        Assist in retaining quality staff
•        Demonstrate a commitment to teacher evaluation
•        Oversee the teacher evaluation process and provide a positive climate for teacher evaluation by documenting teacher performance in      multiple ways
•        Follow legal guidance for teacher evaluations
•        Assist in coordinating safety, daily organization, and maintenance of the facility
•        Assist in seeking and allocating fiscal resources
•        Organize and manage technology resources
•        Oversee communication and community relations for the school
•        Demonstrate effective communication with teachers, students, parents, families and the larger community
•        Influence student achievement at the school 
•        Exert influence on teaching quality and student learning by encouraging, supporting, and facilitating
•        Set, support, and sustain a focus on school goals and school-wide student achievement; and
•        Exhibit professionalism and demonstrate professional standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification possess one or more of the following:

• Certification in Vision Impairment
• Experience working in a school for blind students
• Experience managing school operations (e.g., personnel, facilities, food services and technology)

       ***While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Additional work hours during the week and weekend, including travel that may be assigned to meet the needs of the school and students

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot provide application status information.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.  The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.