Assistant Principal - Middle School

Assistant Principal

Assists the campus Principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations so that maximum student learning is accomplished and demonstrated. Coordinates assigned student activities and services.

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals.
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management

• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.
• Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, 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.
• Ensure responsiveness to diverse sociological, linguistic, cultural, and other factors that may affect students' development and learning; ensure that quality, differentiated instructional programs are provided to meet individual student needs.

Student Management

• Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
• Serve as chairperson in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
• Serve on student support committees (i.e., SAVE committee) as designated.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services.
• Supervise athletic and after school activities including dances, weekend tournaments and other UIL activities as assigned.
• Work with department chairpersons 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 the management of all school facilities and equipment ensuring clean, orderly, and safe building(s) and grounds.
• Assist with safety inspections, safety drill practice activities, and crisis plan development and implementation.
• Participate in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist Principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Assist the principal in effectively developing and communicating to students, staff and parents school guidelines for student conduct; ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that consequences of misconduct are applied equitably to all students; record PEIMS data related to discipline.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas Certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Experience:

• Three (3) years successful classroom teacher experience

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of campus operations
• Working knowledge of learner-centered curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of TEA related rules, regulations and procedures
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the work of professional and paraprofessional staff as assigned by the campus Principal. Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Mental/Physical Demands and Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:

• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

• Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment:

• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building
• Regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
• Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather)
• No remote work
• May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours

Intent and Acknowledgement:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit, or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.