High School Assistant Principal

West Rusk • New London, TX

17h

About The Position

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations Coordinate assigned student activities and services Participate in development and evaluation of educational program Encourage and support development and evaluation of instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate Promote the use of technology in the teaching/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 development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members Help 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 second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system Assist Principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management: Supervise operations in 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 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 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

Requirements

• Masters Degree
• Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified in T-TESS Appraisal System or willing to be trained
• Three years experience as a classroom teacher
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to coordinate campus functions
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
• Maintain emotional control under stress

Responsibilities

• Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations
• Coordinate assigned student activities and services
• Participate in development and evaluation of educational program
• Encourage and support development and evaluation of instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/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 development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
• Help 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 second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system
• Assist Principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff
• Supervise operations in 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
• 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 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

Benefits

• WRCCISD is one of only a few public school districts in Texas to provide Social Security coverage for all employees. This means our staff earn credits toward federal retirement, disability, and survivor benefits — adding lasting value to your total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time