Middle School Assistant Principal

White Oak ISD•White Oak, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Primary Purpose of this role is to direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations, and to oversee assigned student activities and services. This position requires a Master’s degree, a Texas principal certificate, and experience as a Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser. The role involves knowledge of campus operations, curriculum, and instruction, with the ability to evaluate teaching effectiveness, manage budgets and personnel, implement policies, interpret data, and possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. A minimum of two years of experience as a classroom teacher is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited university
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser
Knowledge of campus operations
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Two years of experience as a classroom teacher

Responsibilities

Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.
Reinforce expectations for staff performance concerning instructional strategies and classroom management.
Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.
Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
Assist the principal in developing, maintaining, and using information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Ensure that students have supervision during noninstructional periods.
Oversee campus operations in the principal’s absence.
Assume leadership for planning and scheduling of daily school activities, including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to meet campus needs best.
Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as a second appraiser as needed for the designated teacher appraisal system.
Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
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 using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal.
Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, and others as assigned.