Assistant Principal - Thornton Elementary (Part-time)

Temple ISD•Temple, TX

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Principal oversees the academic program under the direction of the campus principal, ensuring effective curriculum implementation and staff development to improve student achievement. The role manages the special education referral process, conducts ARD meetings, oversees Section 504 processes, and supports instructional, organizational, student-management, operational, personnel, and community-relations priorities. The assistant principal may oversee campus operations in the principal’s absence and supervises and evaluates staff as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in educational administration.
Valid Texas principal or other appropriate certificate.
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser.
Knowledge of campus operations.
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness.
Ability to manage budgets and personnel.
Ability to implement policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Resource System.
Working knowledge of Section 504 and ARD processes.
Ability to interpret data.
Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Three years of classroom teacher experience.

Responsibilities

Support the development of innovative instructional programs, including helping teachers pilot initiatives when appropriate.
Participate in program evaluation and recommend improvements.
Reinforce staff expectations for instructional strategies and classroom management.
Foster collegiality, team building, and staff involvement in decision-making.
Help plan and implement programs that advance the school’s mission.
Participate in developing campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
Help maintain information systems for tracking records, campus performance objectives, and academic excellence indicators.
Manage all aspects of Section 504.
Oversee special education compliance matters, including attendance at ARD meetings and timely scheduling of ARD meetings and assessments.
May serve as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Help develop a student discipline management system that supports positive behavior and school climate.
Ensure consistent and equitable application of school rules and discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers about student and school issues.
Ensure students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.
Oversee campus operations in the principal’s absence.
Help plan and schedule daily school activities, including class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.
Oversee student attendance reporting and monitoring and help address attendance issues.
Work with department heads and faculty to prepare annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, and maintain inventory according to district procedures.
Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other operational support services to meet campus needs.
Comply with district policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Observe employee performance, document observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
Serve as a second appraiser as needed for the designated teacher appraisal system.
Assist the principal with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Communicate the school’s mission to the community and solicit support for it.
Identify school-community needs and initiate activities to address them and encourage parent and community involvement.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervise and evaluate professional staff as assigned by the principal, and direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.
Model commitment to excellence, build trust and transparent collaboration, and support growth and reflective practices among staff.