26/27 Secondary (MS or HS) Assistant Principal

Comal Independent School District; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking an individual to support the principal in administering instructional programs and campus operations. The role requires a Master's degree and Texas Principal certification. Responsibilities include developing educational programs, promoting a positive school climate, and handling personnel management. Candidates should have three years of classroom teaching experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate support services. This position is essential for enhancing the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a classroom teacher.
• Personal cell phone required for district business.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal in overall administration of instructional program.
• Coordinate student activities and services.
• Promote a positive learning climate.

Skills

Understanding of school operations

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate support operations

Education

Master’s degree

Texas Principal certification

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Job description

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 Principal certification 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 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 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.