HS Associate Principal

Comal ISD•New Braunfels, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Principal's primary purpose is to assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus-level operations. This role provides leadership and direction for improving teaching and learning, and oversees the implementation of district instructional initiatives and educational programs. The position requires a Master's degree, a Texas principal certificate or other appropriate Texas certificate, and certification as a Texas Teacher Evaluation System (TTESS) appraiser. Key skills include a thorough understanding of school operations, strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to coordinate campus support operations. A deep understanding of current approaches to effective teaching and learning is essential, along with at least three years of experience as a classroom teacher.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation System (TTESS) appraiser
Thorough understanding of school operations
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate campus support operations
Thorough understanding of current approaches to effective teaching and learning
Three years of experience as a classroom teacher

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs, encouraging and supporting innovative instructional programs and technology integration.
Serve as an extension to the Curriculum and Instruction department to improve teaching and learning.
Serve as the Site Coordinator for the Texas Virtual School Network.
Use data to set priorities and establish goals for improving student achievement, promoting research-based instructional strategies.
Provide direction and oversight in the evaluation, design, and implementation of rigorous curriculum, quality instruction, and multiple assessment practices.
Inspire and lead staff in designing effective teaching and learning experiences and engage staff in meaningful professional development.
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning, dealing sensitively and fairly with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Communicate effectively with students and staff, articulating and promoting high expectations for teaching and student learning.
Provide leadership for establishing a professional learning community focused on continuous improvement and facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders.
Maintain quality interaction with teachers, students, parents, and the community.
Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
Help develop and maintain information systems to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
Serve as second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system.
Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Identify and act on opportunities for improving teaching and learning, ensuring staff have necessary professional development and ongoing coaching.
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.
Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Assist the principal in the development and maintenance of the master schedule.
Oversee the campus testing program, including locally developed assessments, state assessments, AP, PSAT, SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, etc.
Ensure adequate student supervision during non-instructional periods.
Help develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
Ensure school rules are uniformly observed and 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.
Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Properly maintain district records, adhering to all policies for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal.
Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.