Assistant Principal - Elementary

Primary Purpose

Assist the elementary school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus level operations; and provide a safe learning environment. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

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

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts as appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Promote a positive, caring learning environment.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and patrons.
• Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Assist the principal to develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences for assigned staff.
• Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff members.
• Supervise operations in the principal's absence.
• Help plan daily school activities, including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance, working with the attendance clerk and attendance officer on follow-up investigations.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; maintain inventory records; verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill activities.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Comply with federal and state laws, SBOE rules, Board policy, and regulations.
• Ensure that students are properly supervised throughout the school day.
• Help develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and staff.
• Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing goals.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs; initiate activities to meet needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage parent and community involvement.
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal, supervising staff members as assigned.
• Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.
• Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.
• Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.
• Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintain systemic processes and practices.
• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.
• Implement effective policy-driven decision making.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• 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 Demands/Environmental Factors

Occasional district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Terms210 days