The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the Chief Teaching and Learning Officer in the overall administration of instructional programs including classroom management, program plan, curriculum and assessment, faculty development, student discipline and attendance. The Assistant Principal shall be responsible for the overall supervision and evaluation of the teaching and learning affairs as well as student activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs
Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process
Help develop campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
Assist the Chief Teaching and Learning Officer develop, maintain, and use information systems to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conducts evaluations of all teachers
Assist the Chief Teaching and Learning Officer in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new teachers and staff
Plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules
Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance
Work with teachers to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs
Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials
Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities
Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services
Comply with State of Qatar laws, Board of Trustees policy, and school procedures
Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods
Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable
Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission
Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
Meet with the Senior Academic Team periodically throughout the year
Provide input on agendas for meetings; prepare and present proposals and programs for changes/improvements as appropriate, and work as a team with other principal as well as the Senior Management Team
Ensure and monitor technology integration into all subject area courses and units for all upper school grade levels
Serve as a resource/mentor for new teachers by giving advice and support, especially in regard to the school philosophy and curriculum
Check that unit plans and ancillary documentation are comprehensive, accurate, and follow procedures
Ensure that teachers are collaborating and monitor program progress
Provide the necessary information, encouragement and support for team development in terms of fulfilling program requirements
Ensure that all faculty follow the agreed syllabus/specification
Ensure that teachers are entering data onto Renweb and allied school systems
Ensure that unit plans and records are alignment with the curriculum throughout all disciplines
Ensure the availability of substitutes as needed and supervise substitute teachers.
Organize the annual Student Council election
Develop student leadership and communication skills and ensure that student leaders understand the Parliamentary procedures
Coordinate the high school course selection process and manage online courses.
In collaboration with the school academic counselor, ensure the facilitation of college fair visits and guest speakers
Assist with college applications as required
Assist with schedules for students
Organize Hamad Rotation with the help of grade 11 & 12 team leader
Organize and monitor the volunteering program
Work with team leaders to coordinate field trips for students
Plan and coordinate special assemblies for students
Organize testing schedules
Assist in organizing school events including parent/teacher conferences
Monitor homeroom programs
Organize and lead the graduation committee for the 12th grade
Prepare and send students/parents surveys at least twice per year
