BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:

Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the campus instructional program and campus-level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of acceptable public education leadership principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of acceptable instructional practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of acceptable school finance and budget practices and principles.
• Knowledge of acceptable human resource/supervisory practices and principles.
• Skill in directing the work of others.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in analyzing complex information.
• Skill in operating standard computer and software applications, including but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Ability to solve complex problems and build consensus.
• Ability to develop and implement long-range plans.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work responsibilities and delegate appropriate campus tasks effectively.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• To be eligible for the initial screening, applicants must have a Master’s degree from an accredited university in educational administration or a directly related field or be currently enrolled in a program leading to a Master’s degree in educational administration or a directly related field.
• Applicants must have either a Texas Principal Certification, One-Year Texas Principal Certification, Texas Mid-Management Certification, or have passed the Texas Principal Exam and be eligible for certification.
• Applicants must have a minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience and demonstrated leadership roles at campus/district level.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Instructional Management:

• Participate in Professional Learning Community meetings with all core/special education/ESL teachers.
• Participate Data Reflection Meetings with Departments and PLC’s.
• Approve newly enrolled student schedules.
• Interpret students’ out of state and out of country academic achievement records/academic transcripts to determine equivalent Texas courses.
• Be accountable for student transcripts. 
• Be accountable for student End of Course (EOC) passing scores and cumulative scores for assigned departments.
• Collaborate with other administrative staff on campus to improve instruction and student achievement.
• Collaborate with and guide Instructional Specialist/Department Head staff to improve instruction and student achievement.
• Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
• Coordinate College Boards’ Advanced Placement Program, including all assessments related to this program.
• Assist and help coordinate all graduation-related ceremonies.
• Oversee all academic, and college & career counseling.
• Oversee the dual-credit program with Austin Community College.
• Coordinate the development of the campus master schedule.
• Assist with the development of the District’s course selection guide.
• Student Management:
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Help to 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 teachers.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

 
Human Resources Management:

• Assist principal with the recruitment, hire, induction, and placement of assigned staff, supervise, and evaluate performance.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for employee contract recommendations.
• Facilitate activities to recognize employees’ efforts and accomplishments.
• Assist principal to ensure effective/efficient staffing of campus.

Organization Improvement:

• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic performance indicators.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Texas Academic Performance Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives:

• Facilitate the administration of state-mandated testing to ensure it complies with state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist assigned staff with planning corrective action for the affected group of students.

School/Community Relations:

• Emphasize and nurture effective communication between school and community.
• Respond in a timely manner to parent and community requests.
• Interface with governmental agencies, business, and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the campus and District’s initiatives.
• Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Organization Morale:

• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Other Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional 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); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress