Board of Education, Budgeting, Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Employee Orientation, Facilities Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Program Evaluation, Project Tracking, Real Estate Appraisals, Record Keeping, Schedule Development, School Attendance, State Laws and Regulations, Student Conduct, Student Services, Training Program, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching
Job Title: Assistant Principal
Reports to: Principal
Dept.: School
Assigned Campus: Campus
Wage: Hour
Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 207
Admin: Professional
Primary Purpose
Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.
Qualifications
- Education: Masters degree
- Certification: Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
- Special Knowledge: Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser
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, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
- Promote the use of technology in the 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.
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 records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
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 principals 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 rules, 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 schools 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.
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: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions.
- Physical Demands: Occasional districtwide travel, occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Note: The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Education Service Center Region 11