Assistant Principal - Elementary School (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

Reports To Campus Principal Work Year Days 205 Salary Actual salary will be calculated based on experience Primary Purpose Under the direction of the principal, assist the principal in coordinating the efficient operation of the assigned elementary school in the delivery of appropriate student learning experiences and the administration of co‑curricular activities. Qualifications Education/Certification: Master’s degree Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificateEligible to be a certified appraiser for the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T‑TESS) appraiser or other approved evaluation system Special Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of school operationsStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to coordinate campus support operations. Experience: Minimum of three years of experience as a classroom teacher. Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Management: Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process. Conduct regular, instructionally focused classroom walk‑throughs. School/Organizational Climate: Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. Communicate effectively with students and staff. School/Organizational Improvement: Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members. Communicate effectively with staff, students and community members. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. Personnel Management: Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management: Supervise operations in principal’s absence. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow‑up investigations. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials. Assist with safety inspections and safety‑drill practice activities. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Student Management: Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non‑instructional periods. Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Professional Growth and Development: Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. School/Community Relations: Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Supervisory Responsibilities: Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned. Other Duties as Assigned Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District. Work Relationships Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well‑being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve. Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Disclosure Statements The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services. #J-18808-Ljbffr