Assistant Principal (Elementary) 2023-2024

PRIORITY DEADLINE: March 3, 2023

POSITION: Elementary Assistant Principal

WAGE STATUS: Exempt

No. of Days: 217

PAY GRADE: 4

JOB TITLE: Elementary Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO: Principal and Executive Director – Elementary Teaching & Learning

DEPT./SCHOOL: Campus assigned

EDUCATION:

• 
  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Mid-Management or Principal Certificate
• Certified in the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three year's successful teaching experience (teaching level preferred matching level of the position selected)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide leadership in the operation of the school to assist the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Texas Accountability standards
• Organizational and planning skills
• Working knowledge of clinical supervision
• Knowledge of curriculum and effective instruction
• Ability to work well with a diverse population

Terms of Contract: According to district approved calendar

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

• Interpret the MISD curriculum guides and assist in program implementation.
• Assist with the administration of system-wide and special testing programs.
• Assist with the monitoring and reporting of teachers' methods of charting pupil progress.
• Develop an awareness of special programs such as Reading Recovery (elementary level), resource, library, gifted, special education and ARD's, bilingual or ESL, federal and others.
• Follow state and local policies related to the teacher appraisal process.
• Conduct classroom observations and teacher conferences in a professional manner.
• Participate in school improvement activities as delegated by Principal.

School/Organization Climate

• Promote a positive student learning environment and positive staff morale within the district by providing in-class support in the areas of classroom management, positive student reinforcement, motivational strategies, and maintenance of positive student rapport.
• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the decision process.
• Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high level performance from staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement.
• Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.

School/Organization Improvement

• Participate in required reporting and accounting procedures such as textbook management, attendance, inventory, etc.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of the school budget
• Assist in constructing schedules for the campus
• Assist in planning and conducting fire and disaster drills.
• Assist in orienting and monitoring the work of substitutes
• Implement policies contained within the current policy handbook adopted by the
• MISD Board of Trustees
• Make appropriate decisions and accept responsibility

Personnel Management

• Develop an agenda and conduct faculty meetings
• Assist teachers as needed in classroom instruction
• Assist principal in teacher assessment to determine staff development needs.
• Assist in the selection interview process of campus staff
• Assist in the recruitment and selection interview process at district level as assigned by the Superintendent or his designee
• Assist with the mentoring process of new hires at campus level as assigned by the Principal or his designee
• Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of assigned mentors at campus assigned by facilitating mentor-First Year Teacher (FYT) meetings
• Conduct pre-conferences, observations and post-conferences with assigned new hires to collaboratively identify priorities, select goals and develop a professional growth plan. (Include input from Teacher Supervisors and other appropriate personnel)
• Provide inductees in-class support/resources (observation results, materials, modeling, team teaching/planning, inservice, personnel) needed to strive toward mastery teaching and mastery learning.
• Report assessment needs to appropriate personnel, i.e., teachers, supervisors, instructional coordinators, computer services, when additional instructional and technical resources are needed for inductees
• Plan and implement follow-up with inductees to encourage the utilization of materials, skills and instructional models
• Analyze professional development progress with inductees maintaining documented progress of teacher goal attainment as it relates to student success

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Coordinate routine maintenance requests and needs
• Conduct regular building and playground equipment inspections
• Assist in planning and coordinating the energy conservation activities

Student Management

• Implement district discipline management plan
• Supervise pupils in campus area, i.e., halls, cafeteria, playground, crosswalks, bathrooms
• Assist in registering, orienting and assigning new pupils
• Assist teachers in identifying reasons for discipline problems and develop a plan of action
• Investigate student attendance patterns and suggests ways of improving school attendance
• Participate in accident and vandalism reporting procedures
• Monitor daily schedules to be certain instructional time is maximized

School/Community Relations

• Attend at least one PTA executive board meeting, all campus PTA meetings, and one meeting of the MISD Board of Trustees and City-Council PTA
• Participate in public relations activities for the school
• Assist the principal in creating positive home-school communication
• Assist the principal in the administration and coordination of the parent volunteer program

Professional Growth and Development

• Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics
• Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments to include the latest research and development in educational methodology
• Maintain confidentiality
• Serve on district committees/special projects, i.e., grant writing, as assigned by the Superintendent or his designee
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned, or as may be necessary for job effectiveness

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise mentor program at campus level.
• Supervise personnel as assigned for appraisal purposes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

• Emotional – Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Physical – Moderate carrying and lifting.
• Standing, sitting, walking, use of fingers, eyes and ears
• Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Environment – Inside normal office environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.