Assistant Principal - Junior High School

Job Description Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and operations at the campus level. Coordinate assigned activities and services. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the direction of school services to provide equitably for all students. Meet frequently with faculty, staff, parents, and students to further academic achievement. Assist in the implementation of the essential elements-based programs and review of lesson plans and teacher-made tests. Familiarize oneself with the district’s curricula and instructional implementation strategies. Use evidence of program outcomes for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success. Provide appropriate time, resources, and materials to support staff in accomplishing educational goals. Assist teachers in designing learning experiences for students. Assist with ARD meetings. Supervise/assist in the development of the master schedule. Supervise the screening, records, curriculum, and parent contact for special programs. Assist in the selection and distribution of textbooks. Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of campus staff development. Employ collaborative decision‑making processes, foster and promote collegiality. Promote a positive, safe, caring climate to facilitate learning. Employ effective interpersonal skills. Employ an effective communication process that includes listening to all constituents. Anticipate, manage, and resolve conflicts effectively with faculty, staff, students and parents. Support creative planning and risk‑taking. Show organizational skills in carrying out job responsibilities. Make sound decisions that are carried out effectively and in a timely manner. Show evidence that planning and actions dealing with job responsibilities are carried out to a successful conclusion. Focus one’s area of responsibility towards accomplishing the district’s mission and goals. Collaborate in developing the mission of the campus and articulating a vision directed toward school improvement. Serve on the campus improvement committee in the capacity stipulated by the principal as chairman of the committee. Work the campus improvement committee to examine program/service effectiveness by using student achievement data. Develop (as necessary), maintain, and utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of the school’s overall school improvement efforts. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the respective roles of the Board, superintendent, central office and campus personnel. Use the District approved teacher appraisal system appropriately with teachers and appraisers; assist in the development of supplemental criteria (cum data, growth plans). Delegate duties, responsibilities, and functions effectively. Demonstrate skill in “coaching” staff/peers; provide technical assistance to the instructional staff concerning the teaching/learning process. Encourage personal and professional growth and leadership among the staff. Assist with the interviewing, selecting, and orientation of new staff effectively when needed. Provide input relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal. Use modern technology, as appropriate, to manage personnel information. Show evidence of consistency, fairness, firmness and integrity. Prepare and oversee the teacher duty roster. Comply with district policies and procedures related to fiscal management of the school. Manage, support, or facilitate a broad range of school operations including attendance accounting, textbook accounting, instructional supply inventory, energy management, purchasing, transportation, and equipment/facilities management. Act as the safety coordinator to implement the policies outlined in the Texas Hazards and Safety Act. Give input (based on relevant information to correct or improve construction) in preparation of campus level budget. Supervise the ordering/delivery/inventory of materials/supplies for the campus. Coordinate assignments and maintenance of student lockers. Serve as a campus behavior coordinator and fulfill the duties set out in Texas Education Code Section 37.0012. Develop and communicate effectively to students, staff, and parents the school’s guidelines for student conduct. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable. Promote collaborative teaming by conducting conferences with parents, students, and/or teachers concerning vital student issues. Monitor pupil attendance and work toward improvement as needed. Process attendance referrals to visiting teacher, making home visits when necessary. Supervise students before/after school and during lunch, class changes, and assemblies. Supervise students while loading/unloading buses and disposition of bus referrals. Responsible for accurate designation of codes related to withdrawn and active student records. Responsible for reviewing reports of student data, initiating updates of such data, and ensuring that data is accurately entered into the computer database and that the records are maintained in a location that is known and accessible to them. Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Make discernible efforts toward staying abreast of changes/trends as supported by educational research by attending conferences, workshops, etc. Disseminate ideas and information to other professionals and provide leadership in addressing the challenges facing the profession. Demonstrate support of all district-wide policies pertaining to job responsibilities set for by the administrative staff. 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 identified needs. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Other duties as assigned. Experience Three years successful junior high/high school teaching experience One‑year successful administrative and/or instructional leadership experience. Qualifications Education/Certification: Master’s Degree in educational administration and/or curriculum and instruction Texas Principal certification, or other appropriate Texas certificate (if out‑of‑state, eligible for Texas Principal as Instructional Leader) Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL), or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire District approved teacher appraisal system, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire Special Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of school administrative operations Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction Strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness #J-18808-Ljbffr