Job Title: Assistant Principal
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level
Exemption Status: Exempt

Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Master's degree from accredited university
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification, Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System appraiser (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of campus operations
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Three years experience as a classroom teacher

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 with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
4. Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
5. Coordinate state testing.

School/Organizational Improvement
6. Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.
7. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
8. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
9. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

Student Management
10. May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
11. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that utilizes Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) and the Student Code of Conduct which results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
12. 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.
13. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
14. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
15. Oversee campus operations in principal's absence.
16. Take a leadership role in planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
17. Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
18. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
19. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
20. Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
21. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

[Secondary Assistant Principals: Ensure that students are adequately supervised at extracurricular and intramural programs.]

Personnel Management
22. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
23. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

School/Community Relations
24. Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
25. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
26. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

School Safety and Security
27. Oversee Emergency Operation Planning and assist with safety inspections. Direct all safety drills.
28. As appropriate, assist principal to collaborate with students, staff, parents, and the community to monitor, evaluate, adjust, and edit the campus MEOP. Ensure the campus MEOP is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
29. Understand and apply the campus and District MEOP as appropriate.
30. Assist principal to address significant safety and security reports/concerns with the immediacy and urgency required of the situation.
31. Assist principal to develop systems and processes to ensure the campus meets or exceeds safety audit, vulnerability assessment, and related safety and security expectations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.