Principal of Center​/DAEP

Position: Principal of Opportunity Center/DAEP
Primary Purpose:

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of restorative practice systems for Del Valle ISD campuses and specialized programs. Provide leadership necessary for designing, developing, executing, assessing, and revising strategic actions. Responsible for leadership of the instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement, implementation of restorative practices, compliance with district policies, application of instructional programs, and effective operation of all campus activities.

Minimum Education/Certification

Qualifications:

Master's degree from accredited university

Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent organization and management skills as well as the ability to explain complex operational systems, meet demanding time deadlines, and use technology

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate campus functions

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze data to make instructional decisions

Experience:

Three (3) years administrative experience in working in a school leadership role

Three (3) years experience as a classroom teacher

Previous years of experience in an instructional leadership role

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Instructional Management and Program Management

The principal promotes the improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Lead campus administration in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum for site-based restorative practices at assigned campuses
• Provide coordination and facilitation of training and technical assistance in restorative practices to schools and staff in implementing restorative practices which includes but is not limited to parent-teacher-student conference, student study teams, peer mediation, restorative circles, conflict management, etc.
• Establish a clear, compelling, and shared vision; design, implement, supervise, and evaluate behavior programs for the assigned campuses.
• Serve as the district discipline lead, including student code of conduct.
• Support campus leadership with communication with parents and guardians to ensure the success of all students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies to accomplish success with student academic achievement; develop, implement, and monitor as assigned campuses' strategic plans aligned with needs of the campus and District goals leading to continuous improvement.
• Lead and plan for campus and district professional development as necessary.
• Collaboratively lead work groups of diverse stakeholders including administrators and teachers in instructional, social-emotional, and restorative practices improvement and program continuity
• Secure materials and other resources for all campus leaders
• Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the instructional programs across the assigned campuses
• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
• Regularly consult campus-level leaders such as…