Assistant Principal, Elementary

ESC Region 12 • Belton, TX

81d

About The Position

The Assistant Principal assists the principal in the overall administration of the school. This role involves providing instructional leadership, fostering a positive school climate, managing personnel, and overseeing various administrative functions to ensure the effective operation of the school.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in educational administration or curriculum and instruction.
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate.
• Texas teaching certificate.
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser.
• Three (3) years experience as a classroom teacher preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with instructional leadership roles.
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to manage personnel.
• Ability to coordinate campus functions.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership to increase instructional rigor and success of students.
• Continuously monitor the campus instructional plan to ensure that program activities are related to program goals.
• Oversee specific programs and/or departments as assigned.
• Work with campus staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis.
• Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from staff and students.
• Facilitate the effective and timely resolution of conflicts.
• Establish and maintain a positive, caring environment conducive to learning.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Assist in the efficient collaboration and supervision of assigned departments on campus.
• Support a common vision with staff for school improvement.
• Identify, analyze, and apply educational research findings to facilitate school improvement.
• Orient new staff effectively.
• Articulate expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies.
• Supervise staff effectively by observing instruction and conducting evaluations.
• Assist and supervise substitutes in the performance of their duties.
• Work jointly with teachers and other administrators to accomplish improvement goals.
• Comply with District policies, state laws, and federal regulations affecting schools.
• Assist in the development of instructional schedules for teachers and students.
• Assist in developing duty schedules for professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Assist with the management and supervision of all school facilities.
• Schedule activities and resources to accomplish campus goals.
• Maintain and monitor campus textbooks and district curriculum guides.
• Provide input into the budget process.
• Implement a discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Supervise student behavior during co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Implement and communicate guidelines for behavior and conduct to students, staff, and parents.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed.
• Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
• Review student data, initiate updates, and report accurate information.
• Assist in reporting and monitoring student attendance.
• Use information and insights gained through professional development to improve performance.
• Strive to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities.
• Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and participate in activities to meet those needs.
• Support the use of appropriate techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Project a positive image to the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees