MS Assistant Principal

Primary Purpose

Aid the school principal in the administration of the instructional program and campus-level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

Education / Certification

• Master’s degree
• Texas Principal certification or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience / Other Requirements

• Three years of experience as a classroom teacher
• Personal cell phone required for district-related business, including after hours and district business

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Instructional Management:
• Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
• Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process
• School/Organizational Climate:
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Communicate effectively with students and staff
• School/Organizational Improvement:
• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators
• Personnel Management:
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
• Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff
• Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:
• Supervise operations in principal’s absence
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules
• Serve as liaison between faculty and administrative staff
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with 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
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy
• Student Management:
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods
• Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
• Professional Growth and Development:
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• School/Community Relations:
• Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing 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
• Perform other duties as assigned