Associate Principal

Primary Purpose

Assist the Executive Principal in the leadership, administration, and coordination of the Primary and Intermediate Schools. Serve as the primary administrative designee to the Executive Principal and provide leadership and oversight of instructional programs, campus operations, personnel, student services, and assigned activities across both campuses.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Master's degree from accredited university Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of campus operations Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction 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

Experience:

Two years experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management

1. 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.
2. Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.

School or Organization Improvement

1. Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of Primary and Intermediate school's mission.
2. Participate in development of campus improvement plans of the Primary and Intermediate campuses with staff, parents, and community members.
3. Assist the Executive Principal in developing, maintaining, and using information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators for both campuses.

Student Management

1. May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
2. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the Primary and intermediate school's climate.
3. 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.
4. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
5. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

1. Assume administrative leadership and oversight of the Primary and Intermediate Schools in the absence of the Executive Principal or as assigned by the Executive Principal. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
2. Assume leadership for planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
3. Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
4. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
5. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
6. Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet Primary and Intermediate campuses needs.
7. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
8. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
9. Assist the Executive Principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff for the Primary and Intermediate Schools.

School/Community Relations

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

Other

1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate professional and support staff across the Primary and Intermediate Schools as assigned by the Executive Principal. Provide administrative direction to teachers, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, custodians, and other personnel as assigned. Serve as the primary administrative designee to the Executive Principal in matters involving the daily operation of both campuses.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; 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: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional district wide and statewide travel

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