Associate Principal, High School (2024-2025)

Login to Apply Associate Principal, High School (2024-2025) JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 02/28/2024 POSTING NUMBER: 00006389 POSITION TITLE: Associate Principal, High School (2024-2025) JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary Purpose: Assist the principal with the direction and management of the instructional program and the operation of the campus, acquiring those skills and experiences necessary to assume the responsibilities of building principal. RESPONSIBILITIES: Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Management Assist principal in monitoring the instructional program to ensure that program activities are related to program outcome. Collaborate with principal and staff to plan, implement and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis. Develop, maintain and facilitate the master schedule. Coordinate supplemental services with other agencies, business/industries. School/Organizational Climate Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals. Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the collaborative decision making process. Provide for effective two-way communication with principal, staff, students, parents and community. Communicate and promote expectations for high level performance from staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement. Facilitate effective and timely conflict resolution. School/Organizational Improvement Support the principal in determining and building a common vision with staff for school improvement; direct planning activities and implement program collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission. Cooperate with the principal in identifying, analyzing and applying research data to facilitate school improvement. Assist in the collaborative process to develop campus performance objectives. Maintain and use appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives addressing each academic excellence indicator. Personnel Management Assist in the interviewing, selecting and orientating of new staff. Observe employee performance, record observations and conduct evaluation conferences with counselors and other staff as assigned. Assist in making recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion and dismissal. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management Comply with district policies as well as state and federal laws regarding schools. Provide input to the principal for developing the budget; provide support to implement the programs within the budgetary limits. Assist in the management of use of school facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, safe environment, including cooperation with governmental entities as appropriate. Accurately submit necessary documentation regarding PEIMS, budget, contact hours, attendance and other agency data needed for funding, programming and evaluation. Student Management Work with principal, faculty and students to develop a discipline management system which results in positive student behavior and school climate. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed with appropriate student discipline. Establish parent involvement as an integral part of the school discipline management plan. Facilitate graduation activities. Professional Growth and Development Provide leadership and actively pursue professional development activities; disseminate information to staff members. Observe professional ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent. School/Community Relations Support the articulation of the school's mission to the community and solicit the community's support in realizing the mission. Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs. Essential Job Functions Flexibility and the ability to handle change on a daily basis and monitor daytime and nighttime settings. Ability to write on a post master's degree level. Ability to apply word processing and other technology skills to daily tasks. Ability to locate resources by phone, make and receive phone calls. Ability to use applied math skills including logic, probability and statistics. Ability to reason, problem solve and apply systems analysis to work situations daily. Ability to read, comprehend and apply technical reading material on a post master's level. Ability to communicate to community members, students, district staff, agency representatives and persons at all levels in a variety of workplaces. Knowledge about and ability to communicate the results of tests so that students, parents and employers understand their meaning. Ability to research and locate resources from a variety of material and persons in schools and businesses. Ability to compile and analyze data relative to continuing education program evaluation. Ability to respond to student needs and behaviors in a manner that promotes respect. Strong rapport with teenagers and adults. Attendance at work is an essential function. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate the performance of counselor and other staff members designated by the principal EXPERIENCE: Minimum Experience: Three years of classroom teaching experience Two years of administrative experience QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification: Master's degree Texas Mid Management/Principal certification Certificate for Instructional Leadership Development and PDAS certified Valid Texas driver's license Eligible for coverage under the District's vehicle insurance program Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledgeable and proficient in computer technology Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness Strong communications, public relations and interpersonal skills Knowledge of curriculum design for secondary students Knowledge of high school credit and attendance requirements Knowledge of ABE/GED curriculum and competency requirements Knowledge of post-secondary education and training options Knowledge of skills and behaviors needed to succeed in high tech work place Knowledge of required student career and competency assessment OTHER INFORMATION: Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), sitting, walking, standing, climbing (stairs), balancing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, hearing, speech, visual acuity, travel (occasional in-district). Outside/inside, noise, low or intense illumination, works around machinery with moving parts, works around moving objects or vehicles, works alone, prolonged or irregular hours. JOB CONTACT INFORMATION: APPLY TO: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. GROUP / GRADE: Wage/Hour Status: Exempt; Reports To: Campus Principal; Date Revised: August 2020 SALARY: Pay Grade: 8 DAYS: 220 START DATE: As set by the Board of Trustees