Districtwide Assistant Principal Pool 26-27

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Assistant Principal will be responsible for the overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations and will coordinate assigned student activities and services. The Assistant Principal must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow, and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results, and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees, and overall District.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Masters degree from an accredited College or University
• Valid Texas Assistant Principal or other Administrative certification
• Three years experience as a classroom teacher
• Preferred: Three years experience as a campus administrator

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGES AND SKILLS

• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations

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 teaching and learning

School Organizational Climate

• Promote a positive, caring climate for students
• Communicate effectively with students, personnel, and the community

Personnel Management

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

Administration and Fiscal

• Supervise operations in the 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 the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, check inventory, maintain records, and verify receipts for materials
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice
• 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 activities
• Help develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student outcomes
• 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 the community

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to the job
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school
• Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:

• Physical mobility
• Standing
• Prolonged sitting
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• This position will also require both traveling within the district and state-wide.

Mental demands:

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of data
• Ability to interpret TEC and policy
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory
• Ability to be effective in both oral and written communication
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

FORWARD

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.