HS Associate Principal (26-27 SY) - Irving HS

Irving ISD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

IRVING ISD seeks an Associate Principal to assist the principal in administering the instructional program and campus operations. The role requires evaluating instructional programs, curriculum planning, and staff development to support student achievement.

The candidate will work with the Building Principal and Teaching and Learning department to monitor programs, supervise staff, and coordinate graduation activities, while upholding Texas education laws and district policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• Valid Texas Administrator's Certificate is required.
• Minimum three years' classroom teaching experience.
• Prior instructional leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor instructional program through lesson plan reviews, classroom observations, staff conferences, and data analysis.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum with the principal.
• Provide campus‑level staff development in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain a positive staff morale and a conducive teaching/learning environment.
• Coordinate campus graduation ceremonies and related activities.
• Assist in budget development and fiscal management for the campus.

Skills

Program evaluation

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Judgment in decisions

Personnel supervision

Texas school laws

Event planning

Education

Master's Degree

Texas Administrator Certification

Job description

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

DUTY DAYS: HS 225 Days

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

DATE REVISED: 06/14

IRVING ISD

Associate Principal Job Description

JOB TITLE: Associate Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: In accordance with the salary schedule approved by the Board of Trustees

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

DUTY DAYS: HS 225 Days

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

DATE REVISED: 06/14

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Assist the principal in the administration of the instructional program and all areas of the operation of the school campus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Valid Texas Administrator's Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in decision making.
• Knowledge in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, procedures, and programs specifically related to the operation of school in Texas.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to organize large community/school events including Graduation

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• At least three years' successful experience as a classroom teacher.
• Prior experience in instructional leadership roles.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Monitor the instructional program by reviewing teacher lesson plans, observing classroom instruction on a regular basis, conferencing with staff, and carefully analysing assessment data related to student academic performance.
• Work closely with principal and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in the design and implementation of the instructional program.
• Assist the principal to provide appropriate campus level curriculum/instruction staff development in a timely and effective manner.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE

• Project a positive image; establish and maintain a work environment conducive to positive staff morale.
• Promote and provide a positive teaching/learning environment for staff and students.
• Practice good listening skills and be receptive to suggestions and input from staff, students, and parents.
• Communicate with staff, students, and parents in a clear and effective manner.
• Take an active and sincere interest in the well-being of students and staff.
• Demonstrate skill in working with students, staff, and parents to successfully resolve conflict.
• Assist the principal to promote activities to recognise and honour students, staff, and community volunteers for various types of service and accomplishments.
• Coordinate all aspects of the campus graduation ceremony

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the school's mission; collaboratively build with staff a common vision for school improvement.
• Promote high expectations for staff and students in an enabling supportive manner.
• Provide leadership that produces desired results and significant improvement in student academic achievement.
• Identify and apply research findings to facilitate school improvement.
• Assess various aspects of the school programme and effectively use the resultant information to implement actions that improve learning and provide an orderly and purposeful environment.
• Implement actions that ensure each staff member's knowledge and understanding of the annual campus plan for school improvement.
• Monitor student attendance; devise and implement strategies that improve student attendance.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

• Assist in the selection of new staff members for the campus.
• Define expectations for staff (e.g. routine procedures, classroom management, instructional strategies, communication with the public, and personal contributions to positive staff morale.)
• Observe and document job performance, provide development supervision and conduct evaluation conferences with staff members.
• Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion and dismissal.
• Complete personnel management reports in a timely manner.
• Assist individual staff members in developing professional growth plans, setting realistic improvement goals and attending professional conferences/workshops as time and funds will allow.

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Assist the principal to develop an annual budget based on programme needs, estimated enrolment, staffing, and other fiscal needs; implement programmes within budget limits, maintain fiscal control; accurately and responsibly report fiscal information.
• Manage the use of the school plant and grounds; supervise the maintenance of the physical plant and grounds to ensure a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• Assist the principal to provide required reports for all school operations including, but not limited to, enrolment, attendance, funds accounting, payroll and transportation.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Assist staff to implement a student discipline plan that encourages and rewards positive student behaviour.
• Communicate student discipline expectations to staff, students and parents and encourage parent involvement in promoting responsible student behaviour.
• Support teachers in the campus discipline programme and deal with student discipline matters in a serious and effective manner.
• Stress the importance of following school rules and impose reasonable and appropriate consequences in a consistent manner when misconduct occurs.
• Ensure that staff members who experience severe or frequent student discipline problems are provided appropriate assistance to bring satisfactory resolution to the matter.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit support in accomplishing it.
• Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet these needs.
• Promote a positive image of the school and district and maintain a positive working relationship with parents and other community members.
• Involve parents and other community members in school activities through such avenues as PTA/PTO groups, Partners in Education (PIE) programme, and other volunteer work opportunities.
• Encourage parents to visit the school to gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the education programme in action.
• Coordinate all aspects of the campus Graduation ceremony

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Engage in activities to improve leadership skills; utilise information and insights gained in professional development programmes for self-improvement.
• Use information provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process, and evaluation feedback from colleagues to improve performance.
• Assist the principal to provide leadership in addressing current educational issues.
• Read professional journals and books; identify practical ideas that can be implemented; share relevant ideas and information with other professionals.
• Learn from daily experiences; profit from decisions made; seek advice and assistance from colleagues.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

• Comply with all state and federal laws, local board policies, administrative guidelines and the Texas Educators Code of Ethics.
• Serve as appropriate role model for colleagues, students, staff, and parents.
• Treat staff, students, and parents with respect and dignity.
• Conduct all meetings and conferences in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate trustworthiness in dealing with confidential matters.
• Use wisdom, intelligence, tact, courtesy, sensitivity, good judgment and utmost professional conduct in carrying out the responsibilities of assistant/vice principal.
• Make decisions regarding students and staff after reasonable and appropriate measures have been taken to gather important data and information; solicit input from outside sources when appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate campus functions; maintain emotional control under stress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Occasional district, metroplex and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty; some light manual labour; occasional need to physically restrain students; endure inclement weather conditions to provide student safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.