Assistant Principal

Summary This position is part of the Riverside Indian School, Bureau of Indian Education. The Assistant Principal works under the direct supervision of the Principal and will be assigned responsibilities for coordination and supervision of complete sections of the school organization. This position requires YEAR LONG CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and will require contract renewal on an annual basis. This position IS NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances. Bureau of Indian Education's mission - As stated in Title 25 CFR Part 32.3, BIE's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with a tribe's needs for cultural and economic well-being, in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. Further, the BIE is to manifest consideration of the whole person by taking into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of the individual within his or her family and tribal or village context.Major Duties: The Assistant Principal- CE-1710, works under the direct supervision of the Principal and will be assigned responsibilities for coordination and supervision of complete sections of the school organization and will assume the duties of the Principal during the Principal's absence or at other times as instructed. Typical work assignments may include the following: The Incumbent is responsible for supervising and administering all/specific programs and functions of the school, i.e., instruction, food services, student transportation, recreational activities, residential, and special programs. With the advice of and assistance of staff, the incumbent is responsible for the enrollment and grade placement of pupils, internal organization and scheduling of pupils and teachers, aides and service personnel, arrangement of duty schedules and workweek to meet regular and special situations. Conducts continuing evaluation and appraisal of personnel, programs and pupils using appropriate measurement instruments as well as empirical data as a basis or justifying educational programs and planning and measuring effective measuring effectiveness of current programs. Assigns, supervises and directs the work of professional and non/para-professional employees which may include scheduling and coordinating work assignments, relaying changes in operational/regulatory policies, providing training opportunities, participate in the selection of employees, oversee performance management of staff, approving leave, and addressing disciplinary concerns. Resolves complaints of staff, students, parents, and other clients at the lowest level. Refers to next level when appropriate. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining good relationships based on common understanding among teachers, parents, and pupils. Within the limits of the annual budget allocations for the school and combined special projects, is responsible for being involved and aware of expenditures for school operations. Is responsible for participating in the development, proposal writing, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects to take maximum advantage of supplementary funding.