ASST. ADMINISTRATOR - Job Description The Assistant Administrator assists the Administrator in the general governance and leadership of the school. The Assistant Administrator is responsible for student discipline, teacher oversight and supervision, facilitating parent meetings, maintaining schedules, and handling logistical matters. Additionally, the Assistant Administrator frequently serves as a testing coordinator, training staff on procedures related to standardized assessment, as well as accounting for testing materials. The Assistant Administrator is an instructional leader. The Assistant Administrator works directly under the Administrator and helps coordinate, direct and plan the academic and student activities of the school. The Assistant Administrator manages the teachers, counselors, staff and students on a daily basis. Along with the Administrator, they review and approve new or recommend modifications to existing programs. They prepare or oversee the maintenance of attendance records, personnel reports, planning and other activities. The Assistant Administrator coordinates or directs the use of the high school facilities. The Assistant Administrator meets with staff and parents to discuss policies, educational progress and student learning or behavioral problems. He or she provides counsel and guidance to students regarding academic, personal, behavioral or vocational issues, along with enforcing attendance and discipline rules. The Assistant Administrator must make decisions and solve problems by analyzing information and selecting the best solution, along with developing cooperative and constructive working relationships. They perform daily administrative tasks such as processing paperwork and preparing or maintaining information files, records and reports and also handle complaints, resolve conflicts or grievances and settle disputes. The Assistant Administrator requires extensive knowledge, skills and experience to deal with the responsibilities of students and staff on a daily basis. The Assistant Administrator, along with the Administrator provide spiritual leadership and formation for faculty and students. This includes leading morning devotions and prayer, chapel and discipleship programs both formal and informal. Common work activities of the Assistant Administrator include: • Working closely with the Administrator on a daily basis to ensure the smooth overall operation of the school. • Supporting committees of staff and parents that function to improve the learning and social environment of the school for the students. • Teaching classes, developing rapport with the students, handling discipline issues and filling in for the Administrator when required. • Resolving conflicts between students, teachers, parents or combinations of conflicts between various individuals. • Assisting in yearly teacher evaluations, assisting in providing guidance to staff and students, and encouraging a positive climate in the school. • Directing assemblies and other student events throughout the year. • Developing emergency response plans and other reports for programs as required by state and federal education agencies.