Primary Purpose: To assist the building principal by assuming routine administrative functions that will enable the principal to devote his full time to promoting the educational well-being of each student in the school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

1. Master’s Degree
2. Texas Mid-management or other appropriate Texas certificate
3. Certified Professional Development & Appraisal System (PDAS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. Thorough understanding of school operations
2. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

1. Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assume responsibility for the total school operation in absence of the principal.

1. Assume primary responsibility for supervision of pupil accounting including preparation of all related records and reports.

1. Assume primary responsibility for administering school policy with respect to student discipline. 

1. Assist supervision of disciplinary control of all athletic, non-athletic, and extra-curricular activities. 

1. Plan and execute fire and civil defense drills as prescribed by law. 

1. Assist students in problem resolution including referral to appropriate personnel and/or agencies.

1. Supervise textbook distribution and related records. 

1. Serve on ARD Committees as appropriate. 

1. Supervise arrangements for necessary uniformed security for all non-athletic school activities.

1. Serve as school coordinator with Alternative School. 

1. Assist in recommending policy.

1. Assume responsibility of supervision during lunch periods. 

1. Exemplify high standards of moral and ethical conduct. 

1. Assign teacher duties, e. bus duty, extracurricular, etc. 

1. Serve as teacher trainer for the building discipline management plan. 

1. Conduct student orientation to the parent-student handbook. 

1. Secure substitutes and make necessary preparations. 

1. Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance. 

1. Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.

1. Use professional information discreetly and judiciously. 

1. Support and follow administrative and Board policy. 

1. Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way. 

1. Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons. 

1. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Equipment Used:

Copier, calculator, computer and printer

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.