Assistant Principal (Grant Funded Position)
Vysehrad ISD
Reports to: Superintendent/Principal
To Apply: Contact Rachel Robertson, Superintendent
rrobertson@vysehrad.k12.tx.us
361-798-4118
Role and Purpose:
Evaluate and provide leadership for the overall instructional program of the district including:
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, Accountability, and Professional Development
Qualifications:
Minimum Certification/Education:
Master’s Degree in Educational Administration
Texas mid-management or other appropriate Texas Certification
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum instruction
Ability to evaluate the instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Minimum Experience:
Three Years of Successful Classroom Teaching Experience
Three Years of Experience in instructional leadership roles
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management:
1. Assist the principal in the overall administration
2. Assist the Principal in monitoring the instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and to use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.
3. Work with principal/staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis
4. Supervise the preparation of student schedules.
School/Organizational Climate:
5. Foster collegiality and team building among staff
6. Provide two-way communication with the principal, parents, staff, students and community
7. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement
8. Demonstrate skills in anticipating, managing, and resolving conflict
9. Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflict
10. Demonstrate sensitivity and fairness to diverse cultural and ethnic differences among students, staff, and the community
11. Ensure that there is a continuous focus on student growth, learning, and safety
School/Organizational Improvement:
12. Work with the principal/staff to build a common vision for school improvement
13. Work with principal top direct planning activities and implement programs collaboratively with staff to ensure successful grade transition and attainment of the school’s mission.
14. Work with the principal/staff in development, implementation, and evaluation of campus improvement plan.
Personnel Management:
15. Work with the Principal to define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
16. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
17. Comply with District Policies and emergency protocols as well as state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
18. Assist the Principal in developing budgets based upon documented program needs, established enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs
19. Manage the use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities as assigned to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
20. Act as a campus textbook custodian
21. Maintain campus inventory
Student Management:
22. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed, behavior intervention plans are developed, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
23. Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and school issues
24. Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance
25. Promote a positive environment
School/Community Relations:
26. Serve as a role model for all students and staff.
27. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support.
28. Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
29. Use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
Other
30. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
31. Maintain confidentiality and model professionalism at all times for students and staff.