Assistant Principal

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. Actively promote the improvement of instruction by fostering a positive school/organizational climate where all children can learn and become successful.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification :

Master’s degree

Texas Education Agency/State Board for Educator Certification Teaching & Administrative Credentials

Certified TTESS appraiser

Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Developme (ILD)

Texas Reading Academies (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills :

Thorough understanding of school operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience :

Two years experience as a classroom teacher

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process

School/Organizational Climate

Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. Communicate effectively with students and staff. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally challenging situations Work with individuals and committees on developing strategies to address behavior and academic concerns

School/Organizational Improvement

Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators Perform classroom visitations and demonstrations

Personnel Management

Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

Supervise operations in principal’s absence Help 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 and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations Work with department heads and faculty 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 federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy

Student Management

Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior 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

Professional Growth and Development

Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment

School/Community Relations

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

Academic Excellence Indicators & Campus Performance Objectives

Provide instructional leadership to impact student learning

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional districtwide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

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