Assistant Principal

Elementary Assistant Principal

Duty Days: 226 days

Pay Grade: Admin Leadership Scale

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications: Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate degree and valid Texas Principal's Certificate

Reports To: Campus Principal

Job Goal: To assist the Campus Principal with administrative duties in order to promote the educational development of each student.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the Campus Principal in the overall administration of the school
• Serves as Campus Principal in the absence of the regular Campus Principal
• Assists in the schedules of classes and extracurricular activities
• Supervises the preparation of student schedules
• Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests
• Requisitions supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records, and checking on receipts for such material
• Cooperates in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities
• Assumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions
• Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deals with special cases as necessary
• Meets with parents/guardians for conference in regard to student issues
• Meets with students on discipline issues
• Assumes the lead Administrator representing the campus in the scheduled ARD meetings
• Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
• Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school and in request of the Campus Principal
• Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate
• Keeps informed of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications
• Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events
• Assists the Campus Principal in supervising all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school's curriculum
• Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school's employees
• Assists the Campus Principal in the planning, organization, and direct implementation of all school activities
• Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance
• Assists in supervising the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students
• Works with various members of the district office staff to solve school problems such as transportation, special services, federal and state programs
• Assists in Supervising all campus professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and non-professional personnel
• Assists in the development and monitoring of the instructional program
• Administers the student insurance program when applicable
• Serves on any committees that are necessary or requested by the Campus Principal
• Performs such record-keeping functions as the Campus Principal may direct
• Performs other duties as directed by the Campus Principal

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Campus Staff

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/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)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress