Job TitleAssistant Principal -High School WageHour Status ExemptContractedReports ToPrincipalPay GradeDays 106207Dept.SchoolAssigned SchoolDate RevisedAugust 2020Primary Purpose Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and servicesQualifications EducationCertificationMaster&rsquos degree or current enrollment in program leading to Master&rsquos degree and full administrator&rsquos certificationTexas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificateCertified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System T-TESSSpecial KnowledgeSkillsThorough understanding of school operationsStrong organizational communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to coordinate campus support operationsMinimum ExperienceTwo years experience as a classroom teacherMajor Responsibilities and DutiesInstructional Management1. Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.2. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.3. Promote the use of technology in teachinglearning process.SchoolOrganizational Climate4. Promote a positive caring climate for learning.5. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.6. Communicate effectively with students and staff.SchoolOrganizational Improvement7. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff parents and community members.8. Help principal develop maintain and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.Personnel Management9. Observe employee performance record observations and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.10. Assist principal in interviewing selecting and orienting new staff.Administration and FiscalFacilities Management11. Supervise operations in principal&rsquos absence.12. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules teacher assignments and extracurricular activity schedules.13. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.14. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.15. Requisition supplies textbooks and equipment check inventory maintain records and verify receipts for materials.16. Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.17. Coordinate transportation custodial cafeteria and other support services.18. Comply with federal and state laws State Board of Education rule and board policy.Student Management19. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.20. Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.21. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.22. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents students and teachers.Professional Growth and Development23. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.SchoolCommunity Relations24. Articulate the school&rsquos mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.25. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.26. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.27. Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers custodians paraprofessionals clerical personnel and others as assigned.Working ConditionsMental DemandsPhysical DemandsEnvironmental FactorsMaintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional districtwide travel occasional prolonged and irregular hours.Note This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job or the position itself at any time as it deems advisable.Non Discrimination StatementThe Waco Independent School District District as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age disability or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 as amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources andor Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 andor Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII as amended contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or P.O. Box 27 Waco TX 76703.