Assistant Principal, COPELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university is required
• Appropriate standard administrator certification for the assignment required
• Instructional Leadership Development; certified training for teacher appraisal or eligible for such preferred
• A minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher
• A visionary leader in public schools to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare learners for the 21st century

Essential Functions

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning
• Communicate effectively with students and staff
• Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and record to track progress on on-campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
• Use the Cypress-Fairbanks Teacher Evaluation and Support System (CF-TESS) appropriately with teachers by systematically observing performance, recording observations, and conducting formative and end-of-year evaluations
• Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff
• Supervise operations in the principal’s absence
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials
• Cook with the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials
• Cook with the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods
• Help develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing its mission
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal

Supervision

• Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Occasional district-wide travel
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Applicant Information

• All applications will be reviewed
• Not all applicants will be interviewed
• Hiring managers may choose to email you regarding this application
• Please monitor your email regularly for any communication