What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary/Elementary Assistant Principal position at Friona ISD?
Primary Purpose:
Campus behavior coordinator and manage assigned areas of discipline and campus operations.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree from accredited university
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 behavior management
Working knowledge of discipline
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years experience as a successful classroom teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop classroom management strategies.
- Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
- Work with school staff and parents in teaching socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations.
- Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.
- Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting educations, occupational, and personal needs.
- Participate in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process and Early Intervention Team (EIT) meetings to address academic and behavioral issues with identified students.
- Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
- Conduct home visits as needed.
Training and Staff Development
- Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
- Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.
Professional Growth and Development
- Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, methodologies, and analysis.
Other
- Asist principal with academic and school operations as needed.
- Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and other documents required.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal, assistant superintendent, and the Superintendent of Schools.
Friona ISD is a great place to work!