Assistant Principal

K-8 Assistant Principal

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
• Master's degree
• Possess Principal/Mid-Management Certificate, preferred
• Minimum of two years successful classroom teaching experience or equivalent (i.e., instructional Coach)
• Demonstrate ability as an instructional leader
• Certified teacher appraiser/T-TESS Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) Certified (or able to obtain certification)
• Proven leadership skill
• Texas principal or another appropriate Texas certificate
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of campus operations
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual preferred

Experience:

• Two years of experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Management:
• 1. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.
• 2. Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
• 3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
• School/Organizational Improvement:
• 4. Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
• 5. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• 6. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Student Management:
• 7. May act as campus behavior coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• 8. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• 9. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• 10. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• 11. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:
• 12. Oversee campus operations in principal's absence.
• 13. Take a leadership role in planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• 14. Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
• 15. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• 16. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
• 17. Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
• 18. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
• Personnel Management:
• 19. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
• 20. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• School/Community Relations:
• 21. Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• 22. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Additional Duties:
• 23. Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:

Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment:

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

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress