25-26 Assistant Principal- Manor, TX

Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

Achieving true equity requires you to look at all aspects, from both a larger systems perspective and an individual student perspective. You put differentiated and culturally relevant systems in place to ensure that every child has an equal chance for success. This requires you to understand the unique challenges and barriers faced by individual students or populations of students and you provide the support to help them overcome those barriers. You do this by establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with students and team members based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.

You

Required

• A Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience with proficient result

Preferred

• Masters Degree
• Teacher leadership or administrative experience
• Can pass a criminal background check

Compensation and Benefits

• Year-round position with annual salary based on experience ranging from $71,000 - $87,000
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options and telehealth services
• Mental Health and Wellness Supports: Employee Assistance Access for All Employees with access to counseling services. If on benefits, additional wellness resources available.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave as well as all school holidays
• Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Employee assistance programs that provide access to mental and emotional well-being support

Your Mission

As a Compass Rose Assistant Principal, you are a campus leader and ed reformer with a relentless commitment to fostering a school environment of high expectations and support for students. You will manage, coach, and develop teachers to achieve bold results with students. You will support the development of systems and protocols to ensure that academic achievement and school culture consistently reflect the core values and academic goals of Compass Rose.

Your Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Assist in the formulation of campus goals and objectives addressing the needs of students
• Hold high expectations for self and others
• Lead instructional team to achieve measurable and ambitious results
• Lead instructional team to improve their teaching quickly and measurably through daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations
• Supervise the implementation of Compass Rose curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provide feedback
• Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development, student achievement, and manage work-related tasks
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development
• Minimum of 40 hours spent at school per week
• Attend student recruitment initiatives
• Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring, or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our students

School and Network Improvement

• Plan, participate, and/or lead professional development sessions for team members
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and consistently reflect on past actions to guide future decisions
• Use data-driven approaches frequently and consistently to improve student learning outcomes
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives

School Culture

• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission, core values, and core habits of the school district
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Coordinate clear and consistent behavior management systems school-wide that recognize positive student behavior and restorative practices
• Support the development of students’ character and sense of community

Community and Family Engagement

• Communicate students’ progress with student and family
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify
• participate actively in a minimum number of student recruitment events annually (as determined and network and school guidance).

Operations, Fiscal, and Facilities Management

• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and sub coverages
• Plan and lead morning drop offs, afternoon pickups, and recess and lunch monitoring
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the registrar on follow-up investigations and calls
• Work with the Business Clerk to request supplies, textbooks, equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities

People First Management

• Manage a team of teachers and paraprofessionals
• Champion and model Compass Rose core values and habits in adult culture
• Champion and model Compass Rose’s talent philosophies
• Coach team members to build technical capacity
• Select, onboard, evaluate, and engage talent in the right roles
• Coach and develop team members on performance frameworks via 1:1 check-ins and frequent observations and feedback sessions
• Fully engage in the True North Performance and Development cycle
• Set clear, rigorous and achievable goals and expectations with each team members
• Identify supports needed for team members reach success

Your schedule

• Year-round position with general operating day hours of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• after-hours events and communications will be required
• Full time, Non-exempt, 12- months

You’ll love this role if you…

• Are flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Are excited to contribute to a growing and changing organization
• Can build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Are committed to restorative justice and keeping students in class to learn
• Know how to look for clarity in moments of ambiguity
• Are receptive to consistent feedback and coaching
• Are resilient through challenges with a sense of optimism and perseverance
• Have a track record of going above and beyond in service of students and families

COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) 540-9265

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Some working conditions that are required for this role include but are not limited to:

• Standing (Frequently)
• Bending (Frequently)
• Walking (Frequently)
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds (Frequently)
• Hearing on the phone and in person (Occasionally)
• working outside - Occasionally
• Reading (Frequently)
• Exposure to loud noises (Frequently)
• Working in confined areas (Occasionally)
• Travel to other work sites within a 25 mile radius (Seldom)

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

This position may be partially or fully funded from federal grants or programs, state grants, philanthropic grants, or local sources.