Description

Job Overview
The Associate Principal is the second level of administration and supervision assigned to a middle school or high school campus. The incumbent may perform many of the same duties as assigned to an assistant principal position but are generally assigned school-wide responsibilities that are broader in scope. The Associate Principal has supervision over assistant principals, faculty and staff. The Associate Principal acts for the Principal in his/her absence as required and/or assigned.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership and School Management

Provide instructional leadership for the campus including analyzing data and developing plans to increase student achievement with the principal
Assist with the coordination and implementation of the District approved curriculum in all courses
Participate in developing the Campus Improvement Plan and assist with the curriculum-related activities such as program development and evaluation
Assist in the development and implementation of campus specific staff development
Monitor student behavior, student attendance, and enforce discipline rules
Develop, design, maintain master schedule
Serve in the principal’s role when the principal is not available

Personnel Management

Support the principal in defining the expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the public
Practice a commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement
Assist with interviewing, selecting, evaluating, and growing high quality school staff

Administrative and Facilities Management

Manage the use of and coordinate the maintenance of school facilities and grounds to ensure a clean, orderly and safe learning environment
Provide leadership in the development of budgets, master schedule, and other similar projects based on documented program needs
Perform all technical or procedural responsibilities efficiently and effectively (such as textbooks, duties, transportation, substitutes, keys, student activities, records, etc.)

School/Community Relations

Plan, organize, and coordinate teaching, support services, student services, student activities and school/community relations programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication resulting in productive working relationships with students, staff, public, and other system administrators

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities for instructional and non-instructional staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Master's Degree
Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification
Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD or ILT) or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School Leadership
Board Approved T-TESS Certification or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School Leadership
Minimum of 2 years (MS, HS) campus level administrative experience as an assistant principal or dean of instruction
Minimum of 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience
Possesses a moral and ethical compass
Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage personnel
Ability to coordinate campus functions
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

Work will require frequent prolonged and irregular hours including some evening and weekend responsibilities. Travel may be required to attend district and/or state meetings and conferences and school-related events.