Assistant Principal Direct and manage assigned areas of the instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.
Education/Certification:- Master's degree in a related field
- Valid Texas Administrator's Certificate
- Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification, Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)T-TESS certification completed
- Doctorate degree preferred
Experience:- Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teacher experience
- Prior experience as a principal, assistant principal, intern, and/or central office administrator preferred
- Staff development experience, committee work, professional honors/activities, and past experience applicable to the assistant principal's position preferred
- Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of campus operations
- Ability to provide instructional leadership, organization, and management of total campus operation
- Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to evaluate the 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
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management:
- Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.
- Reinforce expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
- School/Organizational Improvement:
- Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure the attainment of the school's mission.
- Develop campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
- Help principals develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on on-campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
- Student Management:
- May act as campus behavioral coordinator by state laws and regulations.
- Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
- Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable per the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
- Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
- Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:
- Oversee campus operations in the principal's absence.
- Take a leadership role in planning and scheduling daily school activities, including developing class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
- Oversee student attendance reporting and monitoring and work with staff to identify and address issues.
- Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
- Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory by district procedures.
- Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to meet campus needs best.
- Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
- Personnel Management:
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as needed for the designated teacher appraisal system.
- Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- School/Community Relations:
- Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
- Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and practical techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Perform all duties as assigned.
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.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 poundsEnvironment: Work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hoursMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; maintain confidentiality
