Assistant Principal-High School

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee

assigned student activities and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from accredited university

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

? 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

Minimum Experience:

2 years experience as a classroom teacher

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

1. 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.

2. Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom

management.

3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in

the decision-making process.

School/Organizational Improvement

4. Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the

school’s mission.

5. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community

members.

6. Assist principal to develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track

progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Student Management

7. May act as campus behavior coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.

8. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in

positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

9. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and

equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

10. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

11. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non instructional periods.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

12. Oversee campus operations in the principal's absence.

13. Assume leadership for planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development

of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

14. Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address

issues.

15. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented

program needs.

16. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance

with district procedures.

17. Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best

meet campus needs.

18. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

Personnel Management

19. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve

as second appraiser as needed for the designated teacher appraisal system.

20. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

School/Community Relations

21. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

22. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs

using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other

23. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

24. Other duties may be assigned as needed.