Administrative Certification, Board of Education, Communication Skills, Conferences, Employee Orientation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Real Estate Appraisals, Record Keeping, Schedule Development, School Attendance, State Laws and Regulations, Student Conduct, Student Services, Training Program, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Associate Principal will assist with the overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.
The Associate Principal must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow, and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results, and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees, and overall District.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas Assistant Principal or other Administrative certification
- Three years of experience as a classroom teacher
- Three years of supervisory experience
- Preferred: Three years of experience as a campus administrator
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGES AND SKILLS
- Thorough understanding of school operations
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate campus support operations
- Ability to multi-task
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Management
- Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs
- Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
- Promote the use of technology in the teaching and learning process
School Organizational Climate
- Promote a positive, caring climate for learning
- Communicate effectively with students and staff
Personnel Management
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
- Serve as second appraiser for designated teachers appraisal system
- Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff
Administration and Fiscal
- Supervise operations in Principals absence
- Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules
- Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations
- Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, check inventory, maintain records, and verify receipts for materials
- Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy
Student Management
- Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods
- Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior
- Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable
- Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
- Supervisory Responsibilities
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal
• Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands, physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and statewide.
Mental demands:
- Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations
- Ability to interpret a variety of data
- Ability to interpret TEC and policy
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory
- Ability to be effective in both oral and written communication
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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SPRING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT