Assistant Principal,Secondary; Goddard Job Midland area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Assistant Principal, Secondary (Goddard)

MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Goddard Junior High School – Midland, Texas.

POSITION: Assistant Principal, Secondary (High School, Middle School, Early College)

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: 217

PAY GRADE: 6

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Supervise and evaluate performance of personnel as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Mid-Management or Principal certification
Certified in the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)
Pass Bilingual or ESL exam through the Texas Education Agency preferred
Three years of experience as a classroom teacher
Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles

Position Function / Purpose

Provide leadership in the operation of the school by assisting the principal.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

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.

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.

Assist in the coordination of an effective guidance program.

Understand thoroughly the services of pupil, counseling, and nursing personnel and assist in directing pupils, teachers, and parents to the appropriate services.

Assist in the campus PEIMS coordination.

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.

Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff; serve as a second appraiser in the Professional Development and Appraisal System.

Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new instructional staff.

Assist in selecting, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of support professional staff.

Assist in obtaining and orienting substitute teachers.

Assist with inventories and with the ordering and distribution of 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 in student disciplinary matters.

Assist principal and faculty to ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.

Promote the understanding and implementation of the Midland Independent School District's philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Assist in the articulation and coordination of the educational program.

Assist in planning, evaluating, and leading faculty, departmental, grade-group, and/or parent meetings.

Initiate and maintain appropriate communication with parents.

Assist in coordinating…

Assistant Principal, Secondary; Goddard