Assistant Principal

Job Title Assist the campus Principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. Qualifications Education/Certification: Master's degree from an accredited university Texas Teacher Certificate Certification in Special Education (required for Academic and Behavior Center campuses) Texas Mid-Management or other appropriate Texas certificate Certificate of Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Special Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of school administrative operations Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work with a specified behavior management system Ability to communicate effectively orally as well as written expression Ability to learn and utilize specialized therapeutic restraint techniques to control student behavior, when appropriate General knowledge of computer systems and software applications General knowledge of curriculum and instruction Experience: Three years teaching experience Experience working with students with special needs and students in at-risk situation Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management: Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs. Provide appropriate time, resources, and materials to support staff in accomplishing educational goals. Assist Principal in developing, maintaining, and using appropriate information systems and records necessary to measure campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. Facilitate the implementation and use of technology in the teaching/learning process. Process changes and adjustments in student schedules. Personnel Management: Assist Principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff; serve as a second appraiser in the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS). Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with campus Principal and supervise teachers, paraprofessionals and clerical personnel and others when assigned. Supervise operations in the absence of the campus Principal. Treat all staff with dignity, integrity and respect. School/Organizational Climate: Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. Employ effective interpersonal skills. Organizational Improvement: Participate in collaborative processes to develop campus improvement plans for staff, parents and community members. Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management: Assist in requisition of supplies, textbooks, and equipment: conduct inventories; maintain records; and verify receipts for such material. Cooperate in safety inspections and safety drill practice activities. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services. Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with home district attendance personnel on investigative follow-up actions when requested. Work with faculty in compiling annual instructional-related requests for materials and supplies. Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and the department. Student Management: Coordinate and provide adequate supervision of students. Assist in monitoring special education services. Provide input to develop a student management system that results in positive student behavior. Conduct conferences with parents, students and teachers concerning school and student issues as requested by the principal. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and discipline is appropriate and equitable. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the campus. Conduct physical student searches. Professional Growth and Development School/Community: Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Articulate the campus goals and objectives and solicit support in accomplishing goals/objectives. Demonstrate awareness of client school districts' needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs. Maintain the confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr