Assistant Principal-MS

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The Middle School Assistant Principal will be responsible for the overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. The Middle School 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 of 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
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.
Communicate effectively with students and staff.
Personnel Management
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
Serve as second appraiser for designated teachers’ appraisal system.
Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
Supervise operations in Associate Principal and 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 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 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.
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.
Professional Growth and Development
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal.
Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.
Perform all other duties as assigned.