Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The assistant principal shall have a Master’s Degree, Mid-management, Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS) certification and three (3) years classroom teacher experience.
SUPERVISES:
All personnel assigned to his/her office.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
I. Instructional Management
Assists in:
- developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring all aspects of the instructional program.
- recognizing, evaluating, and analyzes elements of effective instruction and ensures that the instructional program is responsive to student needs.
- providing instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
II. School Climate
Assists in:
- communicating and promoting high expectations for staff/student performance; providing recognition of excellence and achievement which promotes a positive image to the community as well as establishing and maintaining positive staff morale.
- coordinating supporting instructional activities and services to accomplish the goals and objectives of the instructional program.
- fostering collegiality and collaboration among staff; mediating and facilitating resolution of conflicts; involving staff in planning/decision-making.
III. School/Organizational Improvement
Assists in:
- planning activities and implementing programs collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of goals/objectives.
- utilizing appropriate data/records to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Campus Improvement Plan.
IV. Personnel Management
Assists in:
- defining expectations for staff regarding job performance.
- evaluates personnel in accordance with state and district policies.
- identifying and providing opportunities for and encourages participation in staff development options to address school/district/employee goals identified through the goal-setting processes.
- working cooperatively with the Department of Personnel in selection of campus staff, and closely monitoring the certification status of staff members when appropriate.
V. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
Assists in:
- complying with district policies, and state/federal laws and regulations.
- managing all school facilities, requisitions repairs as needed, and supervises custodial staff.
- implementing programs within budget limits, maintains fiscal control, and accurately reports fiscal information.
- promoting activities and use of resources needed to accomplish goals.
VI. Student Management
Assists in:
- implementing and communicating to students, staff, and parents, a consistent, equitable discipline management plan with guidelines for student conduct that have been developed collaboratively with staff.
- providing assistance in assessing the physical, mental, social, and emotional needs of students.
- conducting conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
- insuring that school rules are uniformly observed.
VII. Professional Growth and Development
- assumes responsibility for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for fulfilling job duties and improving leadership skills.
- conducts oneself in a professional, ethical manner in accordance with generally accepted community standards; complies with TEA code of ethics.
VIII. School Community Relations
Assists in:
- involving parents and community in a positive, proactive manner by articulating the school’s mission through emphasizing and promoting two-way communication between the school and community.
- projecting a positive image to the community.
IX. Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned by superintendent.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
*Note: Salary is based off of the 2023-2024 Compensation Plan
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