Assistant Principal at Dunn Elementary School

Assistant Principal Job Description

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Job Title: Assistant Principal FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Varies Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level Calendar Days: 215/226 Contract: Probationary/Term Revised: 2.15.22 Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level. Oversee assigned student activities and services.

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in educational administration or a field appropriate to assignment from an accredited college or university
• General qualifications of a teacher and principal, administrators, mid-management, or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified appraiser for the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) or must be obtained within 3 months of start date
• Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD or ILT) or must be obtained within 3 months of start date

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
• Leadership, management, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of campus operations
• Experience with diverse population preferred
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years successful experience as a teacher
• Proven success in improvement of student outcomes Instructional Management
  1. Encourage the development of innovative instructional programs; support development of instructional programs, helping teachers implement district initiatives
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     2. Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management

     Qualifications Primary Purpose Major Responsibilities and Duties Assistant Principal Job Description

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     3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process

     4. Work in collaboration with key instructional leaders to improve and support instruction

     5. Plan activities and implement programs to support the school's mission and vision

     6. Coordinate events and demonstrate involvement in a variety of extra-curricular activities if applicable

     7. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators

     8. Monitor instructional processes to accomplish Campus Improvement Plan Goals to improve learning Student Management

     9. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior, enhances the school climate, and addresses at-risk students.

     10. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook

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

     12. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods

     13. Enhance students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic achievement

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

     Personnel Management

     15. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system

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

     17. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals, recognizing them for efforts and achievements School/Community Relations

     18. Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission

     19. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement

     Professional Growth and Development

     20. Use action plan information for self-directed improvement Assistant Principal Job Description

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     21. Take an active interest in professional organizations to promote improvement
     22. Engage in professional development activities to improve leadership effectiveness

     Other

     23. Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, grounds maintenance, security systems, building use and rental, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs and provide an orderly, safe, and secure environment. Provide for regular inspections of classrooms

     24. Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal

     Supervision of assigned staff

     The assistant principal's evaluation is a responsibility resting with the school principal. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of the school year.

     Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

     This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

     Supervisory Responsibilities Work Environment

     Evaluation