Assistant Principal - Elementary School; General Interest

Reports To

Campus Principal

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Actual salary will be calculated based on experience

Under the direction of the principal, assist the principal in coordinating the efficient operation of the assigned elementary school in the delivery of appropriate student learning experiences and the administration of co‑curricular activities.

Education/Certification:Master’s degree

Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Eligible to be a certified appraiser for the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T‑TESS) appraiser or other approved evaluation system
Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Thorough understanding of school operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience :
Minimum of three years of experience as a classroom teacher

Instructional Management
:

Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.

Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.

Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.

Conduct regular, instructionally focused classroom walk-throughs.

School/Organizational Climate
:

Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.

Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Communicate effectively with students and staff.

School/Organizational Improvement
:

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

Communicate effectively with staff, students and community members.

Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain, records, and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Personnel Management
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.

Serv as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.

Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
Supervise operations in principal’s absence.

Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.

Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.

Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.

Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.

Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.

Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

Student Management
Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non‑instructional periods.

Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.

Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.

Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Professional Growth and Development
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
School/Community Relations
Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.

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

Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff…