Secondary Assistant Principal

***GRANBURY ISD requires three references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc. with at least a minimum of two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISD will not accept references from friends or family members.***

CONTRACT DAYS: 207

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and operations at the campus level. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Master's degree
Texas midmanagement or other appropriate
Texas certificate
Certified instructional supervisor and
appraiser in PDAS
Valid Texas teaching certification

Special Knowledge/skills:
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction;


The ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness;


The ability to manage budget and personnel and coordinate campus functions;


The ability to explain policy, procedures, and data;


Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills;


Prior experience in instructional leadership roles; and


Other qualifications deemed necessary by the Board

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

1. Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.

2. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate.

3. Facilitate the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.

School/Organizational Climate

4. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.

5. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.

6. Employ effective interpersonal skills.

School/Organizational Improvement

7. Participate in collaborative processes to develop campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.

8. Assist principal in developing, maintaining, and using appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus.


Personnel Management

9. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.

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

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

11. Supervise operations in the absence of the regular principal.

12. Assist in the administration of the daily organization of the school including class scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.

13. Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance supervisor on investigative follow-up actions.

14. Assist in compiling annual budget requests based upon documented program needs.

15. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; conduct inventories; maintain records; and verify receipts for such material.

16. Cooperate in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.

17. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.

18. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.

Student Management

19. Coordinate and provide adequate supervision of students during non-instructional periods.

20. Provide input to develop a student management system that results in positive student behavior.

21. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.

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

Professional Growth and Development

23. Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.

24. Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct as described in board policy.

25. Observe professional and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Professional Educators Code of Ethics.

School/Community

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

27. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.

28. Use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.

29. Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the principal.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shares supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, paraprofessionals and clerical personnel and others when assigned by principal.

Working conditions:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively
(verbal and written); coordinate campus
support functions; maintain emotional
control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Occasional districtwide travel;
occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may by required.

District Benefits:

Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS

Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life
Insurance Products

District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance

State Personal Leave Days

Local Sick Leave Days

Texas Teachers Retirement System