Assistant Principal

Position: Assistant Principal

Campus: DALC/DCC/ESMOND

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s): Campus Principal

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual https://www.dickinsonisd.org/page/hr.compensation

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual https://www.dickinsonisd.org/page/hr.compensation

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist the school Principal in the overall administration of instructional program operations at the campus level
Coordinate assigned student activities and services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in educational administration
Texas Principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified T-TESS Appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of campus operations
Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage personnel
Ability to coordinate campus functions/programs
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional:
Encourage and support the 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 and encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process
School/Organizational Improvement:
Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure the attainment of the school's mission
Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
Assist the Principal in the development and use of information systems to track progress on-campus performance objectives and Academic Excellence Indicators
Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal
Student Management:
May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations
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 DISD Student Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook
Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
Ensure students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods and during/after-school and/or extracurricular activities
Administration & Fiscal/Facilities Management:
Oversee campus operations in the Principal's absence
Take a leadership role in the planning and scheduling of daily school activities, including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules
Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues
Requisition supplies, textbooks, equipment, and monitor/maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures
Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs
Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools
Personnel Management:
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as needed for the designated teacher appraisal system
Assist the Principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff
Professional Growth & Development:
Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
School/Community Relations:
Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission
Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and evaluate the work of the professional staff as assigned by the school principal
Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Regular attendance
Ability to manage the physical, mental, and emotional stress associated with the teaching profession
Maintain emotional control under stress
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Work with frequent interruptions
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior
Frequent walking
Occasional district-wide and state-wide travel
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Exposure to noise and fluorescent lighting
Repetitive hand motions

EVALUATIONS:
The performance of this position will be evaluated annually.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities that may be assigned or skills that may be required.