Primary Purpose
Assist the elementary school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus level operations; coordinate assigned student activities, services, growth.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas principal certification
Professional Development Appraisal System appraiser certification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Thorough understanding of school operations
Ability to coordinate campus support operations
Experience
Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Management
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Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
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Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts as appropriate.
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Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
School Morale
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Promote a positive, caring learning environment.
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Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Communicate effectively with students, staff, and patrons.
School Improvement
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Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
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Assist the principal to develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Personnel Management
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Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences for assigned staff.
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Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff members.
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
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Supervise operations in the principal’s absence.
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Help plan daily school activities, including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
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Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance, working with the attendance clerk and attendance officer on follow-up investigations.
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Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
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Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; maintain inventory records; verify receipts for materials.
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Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill activities.
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Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
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Comply with federal and state laws, SBOE rules, Board policy, and regulations.
Student Management
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Ensure that students are properly supervised throughout the school day.
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Help develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
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Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
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Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and staff.
Professional Growth and Development
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Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
School and Community Relations
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Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing goals.
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Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs; initiate activities to meet needs.
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Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage parent and community involvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal, supervising staff members as assigned.
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Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.
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Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.
Personal Growth and Work Habits
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Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
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Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
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Identify and encourage employees who possess leadership qualities and potential.
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Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
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Display proficient levels of technology applications.
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Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
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Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
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Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
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Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
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Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
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Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
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Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demand/Environmental Factors
Occasional district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours
Terms: 210 days |