PRIMARY PURPOSE: Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee campus operations in the principal’s absence for the well-being of the school.
• Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Foster collegiality team building, and a positive environment among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
• Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orientation new staff.
• Participate in development of campus improvement plans and communicate effectively with staff, parents and community members.
• Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Conduct a conference about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Oversees reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with staff to identify and address issues.
• Help principals develop, maintain, and use information systems to track data and monitor progress on-campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• May act as campus behavior coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Participate as a member of the campus leadership team, building capacity in others to develop a learning organization to include professional development of staff.
• Take a leadership role in planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, extracurricular activity schedules, and duty schedules.
• Serve as a resource providing instructional guidance to staff based on district/campus beliefs, mission, and vision.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised before, during, and after school including bus duty.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as a second appraiser as needed for the designated teacher appraisal system through formal and informal observations.
• Assist in supervising paraprofessionals and substitute teachers.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
• Assist in plant maintenance, safety drills, and inspections.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvements where needed.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant’s resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. _ Only those persons currently meeting all minimum requirements will be screened. _

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:
Master’s degree
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of campus operations
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional and teaching effectiveness
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two years of experience as a classroom teacher
EQUIPMENT USED: Standard office equipment including personal computers and peripherals.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching. Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $390.20 - $475.02 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person