Assistant Principal

Primary Purpose Assist the school principal in the overall administration of classroom and student management as well as campus-level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. Qualifications Master's degree Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Special Education certification or background Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T‑TESS) Special Knowledge/Skills Thorough understanding of school operations Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to coordinate campus support operations Expertise in classroom and student management Experience Three years of experience as a classroom teacher. Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Management Supervise the development and evaluation of special education and ESL departments. Primarily responsible for conducting ARDs and administering LPAC meetings. Monitor the progress of all special education and ESL students and develop interventions when appropriate. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Promote the use of technology in the teaching and learning process. Coordinate and supervise the implementation of Student Success Initiative services for the campus. Coordinate after‑school intervention programs. Coordinate school‑wide planning and improvement processes (SBDM, Department Meetings). Manage curriculum services and initiatives such as PLATO, I‑station and Think Through Math. Assist the principal in designing and maintaining a systemic staff development program with ongoing support for classroom teachers based on professional development initiatives. Readily provide assistance to teachers and the principal in curriculum and instruction. Demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment toward improving education for students. Carry out assigned responsibilities in a professional manner. Share responsibility for community relations. Enforce school policies in a fair and consistent manner. School/Organizational Climate Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. Interact sensitively and fairly with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Communicate effectively with students and staff. Co‑manage the front office with an additional assistant principal. School/Organizational Improvement Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members. Help the principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to monitor records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. Personnel Management Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct regular walk‑throughs and evaluation conferences. Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management Assist the supervision of operations in the principal's absence. Serve as the administrator for extra‑curricular events as assigned. Assist in planning daily school activities, including the development of class schedules and extracurricular activity schedules. Work with math and special education department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs. Assist with safety inspections and safety‑drill practice activities. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy. Student Management Provide student services for all students in 504, ESL, Special Ed., including discipline, parent‑teacher conferences, third‑party hearings, and ARD/504. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non‑instructional periods. Coordinate the development of 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. Professional Growth and Development Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments such as special education training. School/Community Relations Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing that mission. Demonstrate awareness of school‑community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Supervisory Responsibilities Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned. Other Maintain confidentiality. Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed. Be punctual in all areas. Maintain a positive attitude. Be a positive role model for all students. Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Working Conditions Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district‑wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr