26/27 Elementary Assistant Principal

Comal Independent School District; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking an assistant principal to help manage the instructional program and campus operations. The ideal candidate will coordinate student activities, promote a caring climate for learning, and supervise staff in the principal's absence. This role requires a Master's degree, Texas principal certification, and strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include developing educational programs, ensuring student supervision, and fostering community relations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a classroom teacher.
• Personal cell phone required for district business.
• Participate in professional development to improve job-related skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal in overall administration of instructional program.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Supervise operations in principal's absence.
• Ensure students are adequately supervised during non instructional periods.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of school operations

Coordinate campus ops

Education

Master’s degree

Texas assistant principal certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Job description

Please Note: This posting is for potential openings and may or may not be filled based upon District need.

Primary Purpose

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

Education / Certification

• Master’s degree.
• Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate.
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Thorough understanding of school operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations.

Experience / Other Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher.
• Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Instructional Management

• Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.

School/Organizational Climate

• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow up investigations.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

Student Management

• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non instructional periods.
• Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Professional Growth and Development.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.