Alabama State Department of Education
Dean of Elementary/Assistant Principal 2025-2026
Alabama State Department of Education, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36117
Job Summary
Dean of Elementary/Assistant Principal Role Type: Administration Start Date: July 1, 2025 Department/Subject: Elementary Position Type: Full-Time (12 Months) Grade: K-3 Reports to: Head of Schools Assistant Principals for Legacy Prep assist the school principal in the provision of direction, leadership, and day-to-day management of educational activities within an assigned school. Plays an integral role in the establishment and maintenance of a school climate that is conducive to learning, including overseeing the enforcement of school rules and regulations, and the implementation of disciplinary measures when deemed necessary. Oversees the student admission, dismissal, referral, and retention processes, monitoring student and staff attendance, and supervising curriculum development activities. Supervises professional and paraprofessional personnel and provides administrative-level liaison with internal and external components, constituents, and programs. Primary Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serves as part of the assigned school's administrative team; oversees the administration of school programs and the implementation of policies; assists in planning, organizing and evaluating services for professional and non-professional personnel such as staff development activities, resource management, and instructional program development. Interacts with teachers and other staff, and at the school level with department heads and chairpersons, in the development of materials and methodologies for the delivery of personalized instructional programs; oversees staff providing instruction in alternative educational programs including Special Education, ESOL and Title I. Participates in the development of a comprehensive educational plan designed to meet Outcome-Based Education guidelines, including curriculum integration and interdisciplinary approaches to learning; assists in the transition from traditional to Outcome-Based Education dimension; develops and oversees the implementation of revised assessment, evaluation and reporting methods. Monitors the school building and its external perimeters to monitor safety and security; directs and coordinates staff supervision of areas such as hallways and cafeterias; ensures that school rules and negotiations are enforced by personnel on the premises, handles student disciplinary measures. Coordinates the provision of student support services; directs the support programs designed for targeted "at-risk" students. Oversees the student admission and dismissal processes with feeder schools, including liaison activities at the elementary and secondary levels, and recruitment activities; utilizes a computer-based record management system to access current student information. Conducts classroom observations on instructional staff; provides input to the school principal during the teacher evaluation process. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with community-based groups, parents, students, and District administrators; works collaboratively with Home and School Associations and student organizations; develops resources within the community. Coordinates extra-curricular and athletic activities; may engage in before-school, after-school, and evening activities as required Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned by the Head of Schools/Principal Employment Qualifications: Education: Master's degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (highly preferred) Certification in Administration Experience: Five years of full-time, paid, professional educational experience, two of which have been as a teacher, educational administrator or other leadership position at the elementary, middle or secondary school level Skillset: Takes initiative and self-starter Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals Track record of providing outstanding customer service Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines Mindset: Self-aware: Aware of own strengths and areas of growth, work relentlessly to improve upon areas of growth, are open to feedback, willing to take personal responsibility, show balance in confidence vs. humility, and behave professionally Strong belief in the Legacy Prep mission and educational model, including experience implementing - or a passionate desire to learn how to integrate elements of project based learning - personalization and social emotional learning into instruction High moral character Values the importance of working in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable Exhibits a growth mindset as an educator and lifelong learner Positive and effective collaborator Communication: Speak and write effectively. Inspire through communication Personal organization: Prioritize and multi-task effectively. Punctual, prepared, and detail oriented Passionate about continuous improvement
Dean of Elementary/Assistant Principal Role Type: Administration Start Date: July 1, 2025 Department/Subject: Elementary Position Type: Full-Time (12 Months) Grade: K-3 Reports to: Head of Schools Assistant Principals for Legacy Prep assist the school principal in the provision of direction, leadership, and day-to-day management of educational activities within an assigned school. Plays an integral role in the establishment and maintenance of a school climate that is conducive to learning, including overseeing the enforcement of school rules and regulations, and the implementation of disciplinary measures when deemed necessary. Oversees the student admission, dismissal, referral, and retention processes, monitoring student and staff attendance, and supervising curriculum development activities. Supervises professional and paraprofessional personnel and provides administrative-level liaison with internal and external components, constituents, and programs. Primary Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serves as part of the assigned school's administrative team; oversees the administration of school programs and the implementation of policies; assists in planning, organizing and evaluating services for professional and non-professional personnel such as staff development activities, resource management, and instructional program development. Interacts with teachers and other staff, and at the school level with department heads and chairpersons, in the development of materials and methodologies for the delivery of personalized instructional programs; oversees staff providing instruction in alternative educational programs including Special Education, ESOL and Title I. Participates in the development of a comprehensive educational plan designed to meet Outcome-Based Education guidelines, including curriculum integration and interdisciplinary approaches to learning; assists in the transition from traditional to Outcome-Based Education dimension; develops and oversees the implementation of revised assessment, evaluation and reporting methods. Monitors the school building and its external perimeters to monitor safety and security; directs and coordinates staff supervision of areas such as hallways and cafeterias; ensures that school rules and negotiations are enforced by personnel on the premises, handles student disciplinary measures. Coordinates the provision of student support services; directs the support programs designed for targeted "at-risk" students. Oversees the student admission and dismissal processes with feeder schools, including liaison activities at the elementary and secondary levels, and recruitment activities; utilizes a computer-based record management system to access current student information. Conducts classroom observations on instructional staff; provides input to the school principal during the teacher evaluation process. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with community-based groups, parents, students, and District administrators; works collaboratively with Home and School Associations and student organizations; develops resources within the community. Coordinates extra-curricular and athletic activities; may engage in before-school, after-school, and evening activities as required Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned by the Head of Schools/Principal Employment Qualifications: Education: Master's degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (highly preferred) Certification in Administration Experience: Five years of full-time, paid, professional educational experience, two of which have been as a teacher, educational administrator or other leadership position at the elementary, middle or secondary school level Skillset: Takes initiative and self-starter Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals Track record of providing outstanding customer service Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines Mindset: Self-aware: Aware of own strengths and areas of growth, work relentlessly to improve upon areas of growth, are open to feedback, willing to take personal responsibility, show balance in confidence vs. humility, and behave professionally Strong belief in the Legacy Prep mission and educational model, including experience implementing - or a passionate desire to learn how to integrate elements of project based learning - personalization and social emotional learning into instruction High moral character Values the importance of working in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable Exhibits a growth mindset as an educator and lifelong learner Positive and effective collaborator Communication: Speak and write effectively. Inspire through communication Personal organization: Prioritize and multi-task effectively. Punctual, prepared, and detail oriented Passionate about continuous improvement