HS Associate Principal; SY - Nimitz HS

IRVING ISD Associate Principal

Job Description

Job Title:

Associate Principal Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt Pay Grade:
In accordance with the salary schedule approved by the Board of Trustees

Reports To:

Building Principal Duty Days: HS 225 Days Department:
Teaching and Learning Date Revised: 06/14

Primary

Purpose:

Assist the principal in the administration of the instructional program and all areas of the operation of the school campus.

• Master's Degree
• Valid Texas Administrator's Certificate

• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in decision making.
• Knowledge in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, procedures, and programs specifically related to the operation of school in Texas.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to organize large community/school events including Graduation

• At least three years’ successful experience as a classroom teacher.
• Prior experience in instructional leadership roles.

• Monitor the instructional program by reviewing teacher lesson plans, observing classroom instruction on a regular basis, conferencing with staff, and carefully analyzing assessment data related to student academic performance.
• Work closely with principal and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in the design and implementation of the instructional program.
• Assist the principal to provide appropriate campus level curriculum/instruction staff development in a timely and effective manner.

• Project a positive image; establish and maintain a work environment conducive to positive staff morale.
• Promote and provide a positive teaching/learning environment for staff and students.
• Practice good listening skills and be receptive to suggestions and input from staff, students, and parents.
• Communicate with staff, students, and parents in a clear and effective manner.
• Take an active and sincere interest in the well‑being of students and staff.
• Demonstrate skill in working with students, staff, and parents to successfully resolve conflict.
• Assist the principal to promote activities to recognize and honor students, staff, and community volunteers for various types of service and accomplishments.
• Coordinate all aspects of the campus graduation ceremony.

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the school's mission; collaboratively build with staff a common vision for school improvement.
• Promote high expectations for staff and students in an enabling supportive manner.
• Provide leadership that produces desired results and significant improvement in student academic achievement.
• Identify and apply research findings to facilitate school improvement.
• Assess various aspects of the school program and effectively use the resultant information to implement actions that improve learning and provide an orderly and purposeful environment.
• Implement actions that ensure each staff member's knowledge and understanding of the annual campus plan for school improvement.
• Monitor student attendance; devise and implement strategies that improve student attendance.

• Assist in the selection of new staff members for the campus.
• Define expectations for staff (e.g. routine procedures, classroom management, instructional strategies, communication with the public, and personal contributions to positive staff morale.)
• Observe and document job performance, provide development supervision, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff members.
• Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal.
• Complete personnel management reports in a timely manner.
• Assist individual staff members in developing professional growth plans, setting realistic improvement goals, and attending professional conferences/workshops as time and funds will allow.