Assistant Principal - Visionary School Leader

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking an experienced educational leader to serve as a campus administrator. You will participate in program development, evaluate instructional innovations, and promote technology integration to enhance teaching and learning.

The role requires a Master’s degree, an administrator certificate, instructional leadership training, and at least four years as a classroom teacher. Candidates must collaborate with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Appropriate standard administrator certification for the assignment required.
• Instructional Leadership Development; certified training for teacher appraisal or eligible for such preferred.
• A minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.
• A visionary leader in public schools to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare learners for the 21st century.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Participate in the 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 on-campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
• Use the Cypress-Fairbanks Teacher Evaluation and Support System (CF-TESS) appropriately with teachers by systematically observing performance, recording observations, and conducting formative and end-of-year evaluations.
• Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Supervise operations in the 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 the 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 rules, and board policy.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Help 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.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments.
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing its 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.
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Administrator certification

Instructional Leadership Development training

Tools

CF-TESS

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking an experienced educational leader to serve as a campus administrator. You will participate in program development, evaluate instructional innovations, and promote technology integration to enhance teaching and learning.

The role requires a Master’s degree, an administrator certificate, instructional leadership training, and at least four years as a classroom teacher. Candidates must collaborate with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare