HS Associate Principal (26-27 SY Job Irving area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: HS Associate Principal (26-27 SY) - Irving HS

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree
Valid Texas Administrator's Certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

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

Minimum Experience:

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

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management:

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.

School/Organizational Climate:

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

School/Organizational Improvement:

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.

Personnel Management:

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.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:

Assist the principal to develop an annual budget based on program needs, estimated enrollment, staffing, and other fiscal needs; implement programs within budget limits, maintain fiscal control; accurately and responsibly report fiscal information.

Manage the use of the school plant and grounds; supervise the maintenance of the physical plant and grounds to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe environment.

Assist the principal to provide required reports for all school operations including, but not limited to, enrollment, attendance, funds accounting, payroll, and transportation.

Student Management:

Assist staff to implement a student discipline plan that encourages and rewards positive student behavior.

Communicate student discipline expectations to staff, students, and…