Secondary - Assistant Principal

Magnolia ISD 
Assistant Principal
 

Job Title: Assistant Principal                                   Salary: Commensurate with Experience   

Reports to: Principal                                               Wage/Hour Status: Exempt 

Dept./School: Assigned Campus                            Calendar Days: 212 Days

Primary Purpose:

Assist the Principal in overall administration of  instructional programs and campus level operations.
Coordinate assigned student activities and services as indicated in data. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree

Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified T-Tess appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough understanding of school operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience:

Two years experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management

1.   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 teaching/learning processes.

School/Organizational Climate

4.   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

School/Organizational Improvement
7.   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 Management

9.    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 Fiscal/Facilities Management

11.   Supervise operations in principal's 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 Management

19.   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 Development

23.   Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

School/Community Relations

24.   Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in real