Job Title: Elementary Assistant Principal Duty Days: 210
Reports to: Campus Principal Date Revised: May 2023
Dept./School: Sweeny Elementary
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Master’s degree from accredited university
- Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
- Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of campus operations
- Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
- Ability to manage budget and personnel
- Ability to implement policy and procedures
- Ability to interpret data
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
- Two years experience as a classroom teacher
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 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.
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 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.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
- Oversee campus operations in principal’s absence.
- Take a leadership role in 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.
- Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
- Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and 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. 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.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
- Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture:
- Frequent sitting and standing
- Occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
- Repetitive hand motions
- Frequent keyboarding and use of mouse
- Occasional reaching
Lifting:
- Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior
Environment:
- May work prolonged or irregular hours
- Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise
- Occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands:
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Maintain emotional control under stress