Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for assistant principal candidtes at all levels.  The successful candidate will demonstrate principled leadership and decision making while assuming this leadership role. 

DUTIES:The following are examples of the typical duties performed: 

• Assumes a leadership role in the school that reflects the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders; 
• Demonstrates principled leadership and decision making; 
• Assists the principal in the overall leadership and management of the school; 
• Serves as the designee in the absence of the principal; 
• Coordinates and/or assists in the scheduling of classes and extra-curricular activities; 
• Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deals with special cases as necessary; 
• Encourages students to make appropriate decisions in a proactive manner; 
• Assists the principal with the development and implementation of the annual budget; 
• Observes and evaluates staff in conjunction with members of the appraisal team; 
• Assists the principal in implementing and monitoring the curriculum; 
• Coordinates supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records, and checking on receipts for such materials; 
• Cooperates in the conducting of safety inspections and proactive safety drill activities; 
• Monitors students in various settings and supervises after school activities; 
• Coordinates and/or assists with transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and school facilities care and maintenance; 
• Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives; 
• Performs such record-keeping and follow-up functions as the principal may direct; 
• Performs other duties as assigned.