Assistant Principal-At Risk MS

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The At Risk Assistant Principal will be responsible for the overall supervision of the instructional programs and campus level operations for students identified as at-risk. This position will provide support to at risk teachers, Student Support Specialists and administrators with the identification, prevention, intervention and management of at-risk students as identified by the state-defined criteria. The At Risk Assistant Principal will serve to increase the academic achievement and reduce the drop-out rate of at-risk students. The At Risk Assistant Principal must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall District.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited College or University
Valid Texas Assistant Principal or other Administrative certification
Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher
Thorough understanding of school operations
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience as a campus administrator

Responsibilities

Instructional Management
Use campus data to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and instructional strategies providing recommendations for improvement for at risk students.
Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs that result in increased student engagement and performance.
Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
Communicate effectively with students and staff.
Participate in building a common vision for school improvement and assist in the planning of activities that will ensure attainment of the school mission.
Provide support to the principal to develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on local, state, and national performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement.
Work with principal and campus advisory committee in setting annual campus performance goals, develop plans for improvement, and monitor campus progress.
Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
Support the supervision of reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy
Support with the monitoring and verifying of at-risk coding for PEIMS (Public Education Information Management System).
Help to 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.
Provide support during student conferences with parents, students and teachers.
Participates in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicits support
Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Support supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal.
Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.
Perform all other duties as assigned.