Assistant Principal: Campus Leader & Instructional Innovator

Veterans Middle School; Donna (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Middle School in Donna, Texas seeks an Assistant Principal to support the principal in administering instructional programs and campus operations. The role oversees student activities, staff supervision, and budget planning, while advancing technology use and school improvement initiatives.

The position requires a Master's degree and a minimum of three years as a classroom teacher, with a valid Principal certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Three years experience as a classroom teacher.
• Certified Principal (required).
• Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Observe in the classroom for program implementation and provide written feedback.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• 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.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• 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 documented program needs.
• 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.
• Observe student supervision during non-instructional periods.
• Develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensure school rules are observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• 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.

Education

Master's degree

Three years experience as a classroom teacher

Job description

Veterans Middle School in Donna, Texas seeks an Assistant Principal to support the principal in administering instructional programs and campus operations. The role oversees student activities, staff supervision, and budget planning, while advancing technology use and school improvement initiatives.

The position requires a Master's degree and a minimum of three years as a classroom teacher, with a valid Principal certification.