Assistant Principal; TES​/TIS-Potential

Position: Assistant Principal (TES/TIS)-Potential
POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution

* At least three years successful experience as a classroom teacher

* Valid certification as administrator and/or supervisor

* Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills

* Ability to lead, manage and support strategic and operation goals of the system in areas of responsibility

* Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOALS:

* Responsible for assisting the Principal with leadership, direction, supervision, operations, and accountability at the assigned high school.

* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

* Responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining students; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

* To assist the principal in providing an environment of high expectations for staff and students.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

SUPERVISES:

Assigned faculty and staff by principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assists in communicating and clarifying the school's mission to students, staff, and community.

* Assists in the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; interprets, implements, and evaluates the district's approved curriculum program in light of individual school needs.

* Assists the principal in securing, maintaining, and managing material resources.

* Assists in providing leadership to the professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short-range plans for the school.

* Plans and accomplishes personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.

* Assists in the supervision of student enrollment, records, attendance, and health requirements.

* Develops plans for emergency situations, in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.

* Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in district and site professional growth programs.

* Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.

* Assists in providing a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning.

* Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up student/parent contact where necessary.

* Assists in interpreting and enforcing federal and state laws and state and local board policies.

* Assists the principal in assuming responsibility for scheduling.

* Assists in ensuring that students receive appropriate placement and services.

* Assists the principal in personnel functions: supervising, observing, and evaluating teachers and staff.

* Assists in providing professional growth opportunities for staff.

* Assists in providing a climate of high expectations for staff and students.

* Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal.

* Work is performed in a high school environment subject to constant interruptions.

* Performs other duties as assigned by Principal or designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION:

Eleven-month position in accordance with Board approved salary schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant City Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

This is an exempt position.