ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Assistant Principal possesses deep understanding of curriculum development, Common Core Standards, and utilizes data-driven approaches to enhance instruction. Brings a wealth of experience from central office roles, administrative internships, or prior assistant principal positions, coupled with bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Skilled in written and oral communication, conflict resolution, and proficient in standard office software, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making with significant impact.

Summary of Assistant Principal Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Education with 4 years of Experience

  • Administrative experience in special education and early childhood programs
  • Experience as a special education or early childhood classroom teacher
  • Experience Supervisor with special education teachers in a special education preschool program by observing teachers
  • Experience in modeling sample lessons, mentoring, providing curriculum materials and guidance for standards-based lessons (Early Childhood TEACCH / Smart Goal)
  • Plan in-service programs and provide appropriate staff development for staff
  • Attend teacher meetings, team meetings and district meetings as needed
  • Timeless with paperwork and good interpersonal skills
  • Professional demeanor and excellent organizational skills
  • Attention to detail and computer Knowledge
  • Willingness to be a team player and violence and Prevention Certificate

2. BS in Educational Leadership with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience successful teaching experience and department of Education Fingerprints
  • Massachusetts license for School Principal/Assistant Principal (K-8).
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators and parents.
  • Ability to establish a multi-cultural atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image.
  • A strong, unwavering belief that all children can succeed and deserve a high quality education
  • Teaching experience in an urban, K-12 educational setting, specifically in grades 5-8
  • Strong track record of academic success as both a teacher and school leader
  • Experience as a school administrator and mandated Reporter Child Abuse Certification
  • Experience supporting, fostering and developing a positive school climate anchored on high expectations.
  • Current Medical with vaccines up to date and department of Investigation Fingerprints

3. BS in Curriculum with 2 years of Experience

  • Successful teaching experience, prior virtual school administrative experience preferred
  • Operational or logistics experience and/or administrative or management experience
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Customer focused approach and ability to work extended hours
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment
  • Team player track record with demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
  • High degree of flexibility, excellent attention to detail, and superb organizational skills
  • Willingness to travel for marketing events, field trips, and state testing
  • Ability to work remotely during state testing and at other times

4. BS in Special Education with 3 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of curriculum development and public speaking skills.
  • Successful performance in the position held at the time of application
  • Knowledge of Common Core Standards and Secondary reform options
  • Working knowledge of budgets and the use of data to inform instruction
  • Central office, school administration internship or prior assistant principal experience
  • Bilingual English/Spanish and knowledge about SPED inclusion
  • Excellent written and oral communication and conflict mediation skills
  • Ability to anticipate potential problems and resolve or correct those that occur
  • Ability to make decisions which have a long-term effects and/or legal and financial implications for school and district
  • Demonstrable knowledge of organization facilitation, Word processing, e-mail, and standard office software packages

5. BA in School Counseling with 4 years of Experience

  • Ability to use and interpret data to understand student/teacher needs
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
  • Experience in managing people 
  • Knowledge of District data software and prior student discipline experience.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize work activities, meet deadlines, ability to work with people at all levels in the organization, students and community members
  • Use of technology for data collection, analysis and reporting to promote academic achievement
  • Position requires meeting with various community-based organizations, as well as regular internal meetings
  • Must have a well-defined sense of community service.

6. BS in Educational Psychology with 5 years of Experience

  • Have Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certificate
  • Experience in the techniques of supervision and evaluation, experience utilizing student data to improve student and school performance, and mentor/assessor training
  • Evidence of school district leadership is necessary as well as the ability to communicate in a fair and equitable manner with students, parents, staff, district office, business/industry, and the community at large.
  • Strong organizational skills, knowledge of supervisory/evaluation methods and the use of technology to support instruction and special education programming required.
  • Must possess the ability to work cooperatively with staff and to exercise leadership in the supervision of staff and the development of curriculum.
  • Strong academic record, both undergraduate and graduate.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.
  • High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.
  • Experience managing adults in a public school setting and strong work ethic.
  • Experience teaching or leading in a historically underserved community