Job Title: Assistant Principal
(Elementary Schools) Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Job Role: Funding Source:
Pay Grade: AD 6
Department/School: Campus Assigned
Function: Educational Support
Reports to: Principal HR Date Approved: May 2006
HR Date Revised: May 2024
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SUMMARY:
Assists the campus Principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations so that maximum student learning is accomplished and demonstrated. Coordinates assigned student activities and services.
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals.?
Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Management
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.
Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
School/Organizational Improvement
Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.
Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
Help Principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Ensure responsiveness to diverse sociological, linguistic, cultural, and other factors that may affect students' development and learning; ensure that quality, differentiated instructional programs are provided to meet individual student needs.
Student Management
Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
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.
Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.
Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
Serve as chairperson in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
Serve on student support committees (i.e., CARE team, SAVE committee) as designated.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services.
Work with department chairpersons to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs; requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory, maintain records, and verify receipts for materials.
Assist with the management of all school facilities and equipment ensuring clean, orderly, and safe building(s) and grounds.
Assist with safety inspections, safety drill practice activities, and crisis plan development and implementation.
Participate in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
Personnel Management
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
Assist Principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
School/Community Relations
Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Policy, Reports, and Law
Assist the principal in effectively developing and communicating to students, staff and parents school guidelines for student conduct; ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that consequences of misconduct are applied equitably to all students; record PEIMS data related to discipline.
Maintain confidentiality.
Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas Certificate
Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser
Experience:
Three (3) years successful classroom teacher experience
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SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of campus operations
Working knowledge of learner-centered curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of TEA related rules, regulations and procedures
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data