Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Campus:
Alternative Education Programs

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…