Assistant Principal - Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree, required
• Administrative certification issued by Texas Education Agency, required

Experience:

• Minimum three years experience as classroom teacher

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

• Evaluate and recommend improvement in the purposes, design, and implementation of the instructional program, as well as other support programs related to the mission of the school
• Coordinate support programs and personnel to further enhance instructional goals.
• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
• Assist in ensuring that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Systematically and continuously assist in monitoring instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes; use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.
• Work with staff, principal, and central office personnel to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis.
• Assist in registration and placement of students by reviewing and evaluating the school program in terms of student progress.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the school's master teaching schedule.

School/Organizational Climate

• Communicate and promote high expectation levels for staff and student performance in an enabling, supportive way; provide proper recognition of excellence and achievement.
• Help establish and maintain an environment which is conducive to positive staff morale and directed towards achievement of the school's mission in accordance with AISD goals.
• Foster collegiality and team-building among staff, encouraging their active involvement in decision-making.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community; project a positive image that enhances the school's mission and maintains respect for the dignity of all individuals.
• Mediate and facilitate effective resolution of conflicts in a timely fashion.
• Assess the school climate and use resultant data to help develop improvement plans collaboratively with others.
• Have a clear sense of the school's mission; actively involve the staff in planning and decision-making in order to accomplish the mission.
• Assist in initiating and supporting programs and actions that foster learning and facilitate a positive, caring climate, as well as an orderly, purposeful environment for students of AISD.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Assist in determining a common vision for school improvement; assist in the direction, planning, and supervision of activities and implement programs toward attainment of the school vision.
• Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school research correlates) to facilitate the school improvement.
• Develop, maintain, utilize appropriate information and records necessary for attainment of the school's mission and overall school improvement efforts.

Personnel Management

• Use developmental supervision effective (and comprehensively) with all staff by systematically observing instruction, recording observations, and regularly conducting formative and summative evaluation conferences.
• Apply state/district appraisal system appropriately and ensure that evaluations clearly and accurately represent staff performance.
• Confer with staff regarding their professional growth; work jointly with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals, determine development needs and provide resources for implementing in-service and renewal programs.
• Clearly understand and define the principal's expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Encourage personal and professional growth and leadership among the staff; recognize exemplary performance.
• Participate in the selection of staff for the school and assist in assigning personnel according to the instructional competencies and needs of the staff.
• Assume responsibility for monitoring the STMS and for securing substitutes as needed.
• Be readily available to teachers, students, and parents.
• Support the decisions and actions of central office, the principal, and other staff members.
• Assist in assuming responsibility for exercising all responsible and necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the school staff.
• Monitor and provide guidance for student teachers.
• Assign and monitor all teacher special duty assignments
• Assist in the selection, training and evaluation of paraprofessional employees.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Assist in compliance with district policies, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist in effective scheduling of the school facility for both school and non-school related activities (i.e. athletic events, academic contests, community/church groups, elections, etc.)
• Assist in managing all school facilities, effectively supervising custodial and security services to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe educational environment.
• Oversee the use, care, and replacement of equipment and exercise necessary precautions to safeguard materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist in developing the school budget; work within the guidelines set by the district to establish enrollment projections, justification of program needs, and staffing.
• Assist in preparation, development, and maintenance of fiscal records and reports in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Function as the textbook coordinator and oversee all necessary inventories, surveys, and other related reports.

Student/Management Relationships

• Effectively conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues, conveying both positive aspects of student behaviors as well as problem areas.
• Assist students through orientation meetings and individual guidance to make the transition from one grade level to the next.
• Investigate irregularities in student attendance and make the necessary follow-up.
• Attend and represent the school at conference/hearings with the designated Student Services representative(s).
• Encourage improved student behavior by assisting the students in analyzing their conduct and accepting responsibility/consequences for their actions.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that consequences of misconduct are applied equitably to all students.
• Effectively develop and communicate to students, staff, and parents the school guidelines for proper student conduct, dress, and attendance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the growth and development of children and youth, and be able to apply this knowledge in dealing with students on an individual and/or group basis.
• Work with faculty and staff to implement a student management system that results in a positive student behavior and enhances school climate.

Professional Growth and Development

• Use information provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process, and evaluative feedback from line supervisors to improve performance.
• Strive to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities (e.g., undertaking professional reading, attending conferences, participating in training programs).
• Utilize information gained in professional development programs for self-improvement.
• Disseminate ideas and information to other professionals; provide leadership in addressing the challenges facing the profession.
• Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner, in accordance with TEA Code of Ethics.

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school's mission and campus plan to the community and solicit their support in achieving the goals of the campus.
• Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate techniques for effective community and parent involvement.
• Emphasize and nurture two-way communication between the school and community.
• Project a positive image to the community.