CHS: Assistant Principal (9th - 12th), #1879

Crosby Indep School District•Crosby, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus-level operations. This role involves coordinating assigned student activities and services, ensuring effective school operations, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified T-TESS appraiser
Thorough understanding of school operations
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate campus support operations
Two years experience as a classroom teacher

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs.
Promote the use of technology in the teaching and learning process.
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Communicate effectively with students and staff.
Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
Help the principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
Serve as a second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system.
Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Supervise operations in the 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 the 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.
Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
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.
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the 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.
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal.
Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.