RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: To promote the efficient management and functioning of the District and to provide for adequate safeguards in emergencies, Assistant Principals are required to establish and maintain a permanent residence within District boundaries.
Board Policy DB(LOCAL).
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.
Implement procedures and coordinate the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) decision-making process. Ensure security and integrity of the LPAC process in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements. (PHS Assistant Principals: Co-Coordinate this responsibility with the PHS Testing Coordinator)
Implement procedures and coordinate the identification of services and supports for students eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in accordance with applicable school, district, state regulations. (PHS Assistant Principals: Co-Coordinate this responsibility with the PHS Testing Coordinator)
Implement procedures and coordinate the state and federal student assessment programs. Ensure security and integrity of testing materials and data in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements. (This responsibility exclusive to Elementary, ASH, & PCHS Assistant Principals)
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s Degree in Educational Administration
Valid Texas Administrator’s Certification or eligible for Intern or Probationary Principal certification
Valid Texas Teaching Certification
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of campus operations
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to assist in the management of budget and personnel
Ability to organize and manage complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Ability to interpret data and perform statistical analysis
Ability to use student test data systems
Knowledge of the state and federal testing program and accountability system
Knowledge and experience working with diverse student groups and all student special population
categories
Knowledge of Emergent Bilingual (EB) Students/English Learners (EL) and the English Language
Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
Knowledge of the LPAC decision-making process
Knowledge of the Section 504 decision-making process
Skill in working effectively as a team member to develop accommodation and intervention plans
Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents
or guardians, campus staff, and district staff
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Minimum of three years successful experience as a classroom teacher in public education, 5 years’ experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
1. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.
2. Reinforce expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies and classroom management.
3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
School/Organizational Improvement
4. Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.
5. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
6. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and indicators within the academic performance reporting system of Texas.
Student Management
7. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
8. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
9. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
10. Ensure that students are supervised during noninstructional periods.
Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
11. Provide opportunities to guide teachers within the LPAC decision-making process. Determine needs for professional development.
12. Coordinate and facilitate the LPAC decision-making process, evaluations, periodic reviews, and all associated paperwork.
13. Make student assessment participation decisions for Emergent Bilingual (EB) Students/English Learners (EL) through the LPAC process based on the designated participation criteria and in line with all specified student assessment timelines.