JH Assistant Principal

Location: Crystal City

Job Title: Assistant Principal Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Administrator

Reports to: Principal Date Revised:

Dept./School:
Sterling H. Fly Jr. High
Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree from an accredited university

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of campus operations

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years of experience as a classroom teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management

Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.

Reinforce expectations for staff performance about instructional strategies and classroom management.

Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.

School/Organizational Improvement

Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.

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

Assist the principal in developing, maintaining, and using information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Student Management

May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.

Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.

Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

Oversee campus operations in the principal's absence.

Assume leadership for planning and scheduling of daily school activities, including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.

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

Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.

Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.

Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

Personnel Management

Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as a second appraiser as needed for the designated teacher appraisal system.

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

School/Community Relations

Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, and others as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical…