Assistant Principal-West San Antonio

About the role

The Dean of Academics assists with the development and implementation of the master schedule and student schedules. They also analyze and assess past school performance to plan for new programs, assist with the evaluation of instructional staff, and implement and review data related to common assessments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess past school performance to plan for new programs.
• Assist with evaluation of instructional staff.
• Implement and review data related to common assessments such as district assessments and NWEA MAP.
• Remain abreast of current curriculum trends, instructional strategies, practices, developments, instructional materials and related governmental procedures and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with parents, school, and community committees on all school related matters.
• Aid in the selection of school personnel.
• Cook with district personnel, parents, and staff planning for an orderly opening of school.
• Plan activities for Staff Development.
• Develop and implement teacher orientations.
• Participate in workshops, in-services, and other administrative staff development activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and follow up school academic teams/competitions.
• Implement/oversee T-STEM blueprint implementation.
• Lesson plans, Curriculum/scope and sequence follow up.
• Oversee PBLs and other projects.
• Coordinate academic software programs such as Accelerated Reader (AR), Study Island, Reading Eggs, ALEKS, etc.
• Coordinate school Dual credit, and Advanced Placement programs.
• Meet mentor Dean of Academics regularly (if new to the position).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
• Two years exemplary teaching experience.
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum, district policies and procedures.
• Master’s degree from accredited college or university is preferred.

Skills

• Effective communication in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Organizing special programs for assigned campus.
• Using computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Analyzing data.
• Using effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk. Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.