Assistant Principal at Caraway ACE Elementary School

1 Assistant Principal - ACE Demonstration Schools Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Principal - FLSA: Exempt ACE Demonstration Schools

Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Admin/Prof 5

Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level Calendar Days: 215

Contract: Probationary/Term Revised 5.9.2025 The Assistant Principal directs and manages assigned areas of instructional program and supervises operations at the campus level. Oversee assigned student activities and services. Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in educational administration or a field appropriate to assignment from an accredited college or university
• General qualifications of a teacher and principal, administrators, mid-management, or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified appraiser for the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) or must be obtained within 3 months of start date
• Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD or ILT) or must be obtained within 3 months of start date

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
• Leadership, management, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of campus operations
• Experience with diverse population preferred
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years successful experience as an assistant principal preferred
• Proven success in improvement of student outcomes

Instructional Management

1. Encourage the development of innovative instructional programs; support development of instructional programs, helping teachers implement district initiatives

2. Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management

3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process Primary Purpose Qualifications Major Responsibilities and Duties 2 Assistant Principal - ACE Demonstration Schools Job Description

4. Work in collaboration with key instructional leaders to improve and support instruction

5. Plan activities and implement programs to support the school's mission and vision

6. Coordinate events and demonstrate involvement in a variety of extra-curricular activities if applicable

7. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators

8. Monitor instructional processes to accomplish Campus Improvement Plan Goals to improve learning Student Management

9. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior, enhances the school climate, and addresses at -risk students

10. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook

11. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers

12. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods

13. Enhance students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic achievement

14. Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues Personnel Management

15. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences

16. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system

17. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff

18. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals, recognizing them for efforts and achievements School/Community Relations

19. Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission

20. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement Policy, Reports, and Law

21. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy

22. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required

23. Comply with all licensure requirements both federal and state Professional Growth and Development

24. Use action plan information for self-directed improvement

25. Take an active interest in professional organizations to promote improvement 3 Assistant Principal - ACE Demonstration Schools Job Description

26. Engage in professional development activities to improve leadership effectiveness Other

27. Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, grounds maintenance, security systems, building use and rental, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs and provide an orderly, safe, and secure environment. Provide for regular inspections of classrooms

28. Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal Supervision of assigned staff

The evaluation of the Assistant Principal is a responsibility resting with the Campus Principal. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year. Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Supervisory Responsibilities Evaluation Work Environment 4 Assistant Principal - ACE Demonstration Schools Job Description

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.