Assistant Principal, Legacy High School

Secondary – Associate Principal

Exempt Status:
Exempt

Number of Days: 226

Pay Grade:
Admin/Prof-PG7

Department:
Campus Assigned

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Supervises:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel as assigned

Education:

• Master's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Mid-Management certification
• Certified in the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)
• Pass Bilingual or ESL exam through the Texas Education Agency preferred

Experience:

• Three years of experience as a successful classroom teacher
• Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles

Position Function/

Purpose:

To provide leadership in the operation of the school by assisting the principal in providing instructional leadership for the school staff.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Management
• Evaluate instruction within classrooms, assess the effectiveness of the instructional program, and initiate improvements as appropriate.
• Assist in evaluating instructional materials and recommend the most appropriate items available for the purpose of facilitating effective instruction.
• Promote the active involvement of teachers in curriculum development and implementation.
• Assist in providing curriculum coordination and balance.
• Assist in interpreting grading policies for students.
• Coordinate special programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Assist principal in tracking and maintaining accurate PEIMS data, including leaver coding.
• Coordinate 9th grade transition
• Coordinate services at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC)
• Advanced Academic Programs
• Coordinate Advanced Academic programs and services, including dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), Gifted and Talented (GT)
• Promote dual credit and AP to high school students and parents during advising/scheduling sessions.
• Work with Midland College counselors and registrar to maintain good communication.
• Advise students regarding dual credit and AP eligibility and testing status.
• Provide for distribution of dual credit information/registration packets.
• Be responsible for providing Midland College Admissions office with student test scores/transcripts.
• Assist faculty and students concerning registration deadlines for advanced academic programs.
• School/Organization Climate
• Assist in maintaining a school atmosphere which promotes effective learning
• Assist teachers, where necessary, in becoming sensitive to the needs, interests, and feelings of students.
• School/Organization Improvement
• Assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Participate in planning and revising the school handbook and other school publications.
• Assist in the development of the master schedule for the school.
• Assist in the maintenance of required forms and student records.
• Participate with the principal in developing and implementing school policies.
• Personnel Management
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff; serve as appraiser in the T-TESS.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new instructional staff.
• Assist in selecting, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of support professional staff, including counselors and assistant principals.
• Assist in orienting new teachers, including but not limited to mentoring and T-TESS.
• Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
• Assist with inventories and with the ordering and distribution supplies.
• Assist in the administration and organization of business affairs, especially the development of school budgets.
• Assist in coordinating the use, maintenance, security, and repair of the school building, equipment, and grounds.
• Assist in the organization and coordination of transportation which services the school.
• Assist in the administration and supervision of the cafeteria.
• Assist in grouping and assigning pupils to classes.
• Share responsibility for the direction of school calendar, activities program, and assemblies.
• Assist with campus testing.
• Student Management
• Assist in student disciplinary matters.
• Assist principal and faculty to ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• School/C…