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Assistant Principal - Primary School

JobID: 2219

Position Type:

Administration/ Assistant Principal

+ Date Posted:

6/18/2025

+ Location:

Victor Primary School

+ Closing Date:

07/29/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:Victor Primary School Assistant Principal

The Victor Primary Assistant Principal is a vital leadership position in the Victor Central School District. The individual filling this position will, in conjunction with the Primary Principal, provide leadership and direction for faculty, students, support staff, and parents in the total education process. The Victor Primary Assistant Principal has the responsibility to not only help others grow, but to continually pursue their own professional growth. Such individual growth is a fundamental expectation for this position.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Primary School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Hold New York State School Administrator certification.

2. Have completed a minimum of five years of successful teaching and/or

Administrative experience, preferably at the secondary level.

3. Hold a Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

4. Hold high and clear expectations for students, staff, and self.

5. Be able to work effectively with a variety of staff and community groups.

6. Possess a management style which fosters a team effort.

7. Knowledge of curriculum and the instructional supervision process.

8. Operate in a respectful, responsible manner

SUPERVISES: Primary School

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum and Instruction

In conjunction with and under the direction of the school principal:

1. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school which supports the emotional, physical and intellectual well-being of Primary School students.

2. Takes a leadership role in developing, monitoring and evaluating instructional programs by initiating and implementing programs to meet specific needs of the school

in concert with the District Curriculum Council.

3. Participates in developing recommendations concerning the school’s administration and instructional programs.

4. Participates in supervising all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school’s curriculum.

5. Administers student testing programs within the school.

Staff and Student Supervision

1. Assists the school principal in implementing and observing all Board policies and regulations by staff and students.

2. Assists in the supervision of all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and non-professional personnel attached to the school.

3. Assists in training, assigning and evaluating of the school’s professional staff.

4. Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instruction.

5. Assists in the evaluation of all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.

6. Assists, according to established procedures, in the counseling of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory.

7. Service as ex officio member of all committees and councils with his/her school.

8. Under the direction of the school principal, assumes responsibility for administration and supervision of special programs and staff within the building projects,

remedial instruction, gifted/talented, special education, etc., in conjunction with district policies and procedures.

9. Helps establish guides for proper student conduct maintaining high standards and enforcing discipline as necessary, according to due process to the rights of

students.

10. Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on student health, performance and attendance.

11. Maintain Data Security as applicable

12. Maintain confidentiality with staff, student, and family information

Building/Department Management

Assists the Primary School Principal with:

1. Budgeting school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business, scheduling classes within the established guidelines to meet student

needs.

2. Supervising the master teaching schedule and any special assignments.

3. Conducting meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.

4. Assuming responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.

5. Supervising the daily use of the school facilities for academic and non-academic purposes.

6. Planning and supervising fire drills and filing required reports of same.

7. Providing for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction and for the security and accountability of that property.

8. Delegating authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.

9. Overseeing field trip arrangements with the transportation supervisor.

Public Relations

1. Acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.

2. Maintains active relationships with students and parents.

3. Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers.

4. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school sponsored activities, functions.

Professional Growth

1. Assumes responsibility for their own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations, through

attendance at regional, state and national meetings, through enrollment in advanced courses, through reading professional journals and other publications, and by

discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.

2. Accepts advice, direction and guidance from the principal and seeks to cooperatively implement suggestions.

District Level Administrative Duties

1. Works collaboratively with various members of the central administrative staff on school problems of more than in-school import, such as transportation and special

services.

2. Participates in administrative meetings, Board meetings, negotiation meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.

3. Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed to by the Superintendent or their designee, or the principal.

4. Keeps the school principal informed of the school’s regular activities and concerns, as well as events and activities of an unusual nature.

5. Assumes other such duties as may be deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee, or the Primary School Principal.

6. Attends meetings as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The position of Victor Primary School Assistant Principal is a twelve-month administrative position. The terms established in accordance with the contract between the Superintendent of Schools and the Victor Administrators and Supervisors Association.

EVALUATION:

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the Primary School Principal.

SALARY: Minimum starting salary $78,000 (negotiable based on experience) and competitive benefits package as per the Victor Administrators and Supervisors Association agreement. The VASA contract can be found on the Victor Central School District website under the Human Resources tab.