Job Title: Assistant Principal FLSA Status: Exempt, 217 daysReports To: Campus Principal Pay Grade: AD-3Department: Campus Administration Date Revised: 10/05/18Primary Purpose:To assist the principal in overall administration of the schoolQualifications:Education/Certification:Master’s Degree in educational administration or curriculum and instructionTexas principal or other appropriate Texas certificateTexas teaching certificateCertified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiserSpecial Knowledge/SkillsWorking knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectivenessAbility to manage personnelAbility to coordinate campus functionsAbility to implement policies and proceduresAbility to interpret dataStrong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsExperience:Three (3) years experience as a classroom teacher preferredDemonstrated experience with instructional leadership rolesMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional Management1. Provide instructional leadership to increase instructional rigor and success of students.2. Continuously monitor the campus instructional plan to ensure that program activities are relatedto program goals. Oversee specific programs and/or departments as assigned.3. Work with campus staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis.School / Organizational Climate4. Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members.5. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from staff and students in asupportive manner; provide recognition of excellence and achievement.6. Facilitate the effective and timely resolution of conflicts.7. Establish and maintain a positive, caring environment which is conducive to learning andpromotes positive staff morale.8. Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.School / Organizational Improvement9. Assist in the efficient collaboration and supervision of assigned departments on campus.10. Support a common vision with staff for school improvement; implement programscollaboratively to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.11. Identify, analyze, and apply educational research findings to facilitate school improvement.Personnel Management12. Orient new staff effectively.13. Articulate expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroommanagement, and communication with the public.14. Supervise staff effectively by observing instruction, recording observations, and regularlyconducting formative and summative evaluation conferences.15. Assist and supervise substitutes in the performance of their duties.16. Work jointly with teachers and other administrators to accomplish improvement goals.17. Comply with District policies, state laws, and federal regulations affecting schools; ensure thatevaluations clearly and accurately represent staff performance.18. Assist in the development of instructional schedules for teachers, students, aides and substitutes.19. Assist in developing duty schedules for professionals and paraprofessionals.Administration and Fiscal / Facilities Management20. Assist with the management and supervision of all school facilities; efficiently supervise campusmaintenance to ensure clean, orderly, and safe buildings and grounds.21. Schedule activities and resources in order to accomplish campus goals; monitor the use, care, andreplacement of capital equipment.22. Maintain and monitor campus textbooks, including state textbooks, and district curriculumguides.23. Provide input into the budget process.Student Management24. Implement a discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhancesthe school climate.25. Supervise student behavior during co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.26. Implement and communicate guidelines for behavior and conduct to students, staff, and parents.27. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that consequences for misconduct areapplied equitably to all students in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.28. Effectively conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school andstudent issues, conveying both positive aspects of student behavior as well as areas for growth.29. Review student data, initiate updates, and report accurate information; ensure accuratedesignation of codes related to withdrawn and active students.30. Assist in reporting and monitoring student attendance.Professional Growth and Development31. Use information and insights gained through professional development activities, the Districtappraisal process, and evaluative feedback from supervisors to improve performance.32. Strive to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities (i.e.undertaking professional reading, attending conferences, etc.).33. Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with the Texas Education Agency Codeof Ethics.School / Community Relations34. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and participate in activities to meet thoseidentified needs.35. Support the use of appropriate techniques to encourage community and parent involvement;emphasize two-way communication between the school and community.36. Project a positive image to the community.Other37. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripheralsPosture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reachingLifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel; maywork outsideMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress