Primary Purpose:

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional programs and campus level operations. The associate principal will use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student in the assigned building. This position will include assuming responsibilities of building operations during the principals' absence.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Educational Administration

Texas Principal Certification or appropriate certificate

Three years experience as classroom teacher

Experience as Secondary Assistant Principal and/or Instructional Leadership preferred

Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) trained

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including 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 travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.