Elementary Assistant Principal

NYOS Charter School • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth. NYOS, an acronym for “Not Your Ordinary School”, is a public charter school with two campuses located in North Austin. NYOS educates the whole student. We foster a collegial PreK-12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement.

Requirements

• Texas Principal’s certification required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Three years teaching experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education, education administration or related field preferred
• Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certification preferred
• Education administration experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers and staff pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and use of information systems to maintain records and to track progress on-campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Promote a positive, caring climate that reflects an orderly, purposely active, and pleasant place of well-directed learning and interpersonal caring.
• Hold the belief that each student can and will perform up to high standards of achievement and behavior.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• 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.
• Consistently apply the principles of instructional leadership.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
• Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Participate and assist in the coordination of instruction.
• Participate and assist in the coordination of staff development
• Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
• Assist with the development of daily school activities including planning and coordination 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.
• Participate in the development, management, and implementation of the approved school budget; report all activities to the principal as appropriate.
• Work with elementary teacher leaders and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; maintain textbook and instructional resources inventory; maintain records, and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with state and district assessment coordination.
• Assist with Response to Intervention (Rti), Section 504, and Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
• Lead and maintain elementary LPAC processes.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services as required.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
• Assist with the implementation of student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and increased academic achievement.
• Ensure that students are appropriately supervised at all times including during non-instructional times/events.
• Ensure that school expectations are fairly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct and participate as necessary in conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Participate in professional development to maintain certification and improve skills related to job assignment.
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the principal.
• Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, parents, staff, and classroom incidents.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible.
• Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Follow NYOS standard procedures for communication, interaction, and discipline as outlined in the NYOS Staff Handbook.
• Travel between campuses as required for completion of job duties.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short & Long-term disability
• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• 403b and 457b investment plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• 10 days Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level