Job TitleAssistant Principal - Middle School WageHour Status ExemptContractedReports ToPrincipalPay GradeDays105207Dept.SchoolAssigned SchoolDate Revised2020Primary PurposeAssist 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.11. 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 ResponsibilitiesShare 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 Statement