Primary Purpose:

Coordinate and provide leadership for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). Manages and supports the implementation of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program. Coordinates, implements, and evaluates district level assessments and instruments used to measure student growth. Works cooperatively with district personnel so that a consistently high standard is implemented and maintained in the area of district assessment and student growth measures.

Qualifications:

Required Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in educational administration
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• T-TESS trained

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
2. Ability to coordinate, plan and implement state/district initiatives
3. Ability to interpret and implement policy, procedures, and data
4. Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and tasks
5. Ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems
6. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
7. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years as a principal.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate, plan and implement state/district initiatives
• Ability to interpret and implement policy, procedures, and data
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and tasks
• Ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Provides support to campus and district leadership in the implementation and monitoring of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
2. Assist in the development and update of manuals, training manuals, and materials related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
3. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, teachers, staff and general public.
4. Collaborates with content coordinators in the development of student growth assessments related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
5. Researches and analyzes the validly and reliability of third-party student growth assessments related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
6. Assists with district assessment activities and reporting to the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
7. Works in collaboration with the Assessment and Accountability department to assist in the training of campus testing coordinators to ensure valid administration, scoring, and security of assessments related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
8. Analyzes data for all TIA related district assessments and benchmark assessments.
9. Assists in the implementation of teacher advancement initiatives that promote professional growth and emphasize multiple career paths, such as the path to becoming a certified teacher or NBCT.
10. Serve as the point of contact for all Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) activities and manage all facets of the program.
11. Assist with reporting assessment data to the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
12. Provide support to campus and district leadership in the implementation and monitoring of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
13. Maintain an awareness of events, publications, and current legislation pertinent to TIA and T-TESS.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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)

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

Friona ISD is a great place to work!