Assistant Principal

Position:
Assistant Principal

Campus:
Barber Middle School

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s):
Campus Principal

Pay Grade:
Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed:
Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

* Assist the school Principal in the overall administration of instructional program operations at the campus level

* Coordinate assigned student activities and services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Master's degree in educational administration

* Texas Principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

* Certified T-TESS Appraiser

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Knowledge of campus operations

* Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment

* Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

* Ability to manage personnel

* Ability to coordinate campus functions/programs

* Ability to implement policy and procedures

* Ability to interpret data

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

* Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional:

* 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 with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management

* Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members and encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process

School/Organizational Improvement:

* Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission

* Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members

* Assist the Principal in the development and use of information systems to track progress on-campus performance objectives and Academic Excellence Indicators

* Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal

Student Management:

* May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with 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 in accordance with the DISD Student Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook

* Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers

* Ensure students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods and during/after-school and/or extracurricular activities

Administration & Fiscal/Facilities Management:

* Oversee campus operations in the Principal's absence

* Take a leadership role in the planning and scheduling of daily school activities, including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules

* Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues

* Requisition supplies, textbooks, equipment, and monitor/maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures

* Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs

* 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

Professional Growth & Development:

* Develop professional skills appropriate with job assignment

* Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.

School/Community Relations:

* Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission

* Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervise and evaluate the work of the professional staff as assigned by the school principal

* Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

* Regular attendance

* Ability to manage the physical, mental, and emotional stress associated with the teaching profession

* Maintain emotional control under stress

* Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

* Work with frequent interruptions

* Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

* Frequent walking

* Occasional district-wide and state-wide travel

* Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and…