Assistant High School Principal/CTE and Test Coordinator

Assistant Principal/CTE and Test Coordinator

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.Under the supervision of the campus principal, coordinates and supervises the District's secondary Career and Technology Education program and the administration of high school state and federal assessments.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Holds applicable appraisal system certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of campus operations

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Knowledge career and technology education curriculum and instruction

Ability to plan and manage budget

Ability to interpret data and evaluate CTE instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Knowledge of federal and state codes governing CTE

Knowledge of Texas assessment requirements and CCMR criteria

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years experience as a classroom teacher

Two years experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities And Duties:

Instructional Management

• 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 the teaching/learning process.
  
  

School/Organizational Climate

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

School/Organizational Improvement

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

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
  
  

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• 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.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance clerk 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; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and Board policy.
  
  

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.
  
  

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
  
  

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing its 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.
  
  

CTE Program Coordination

• Coordinate the District CTE services to meet students' needs and improve District CCMR outcomes.
• Ensure student progress is evaluated on a regular, systemic basis, and the findings are used to make the CTE programs more effective.
• Coordinate the planning and conducting of periodic needs assessments related to course selection offering for the CTE programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CCMR and Accountability measures impacted by CTE programs.
• Collaborate with high school Academic Advisor to provide career planning assessments, activities and programs.
• Support campus administrators in planning, developing, and evaluating, CTE staff development to ensure best practices focusing on district and state goals.
• Ensure that CTE teachers have the necessary training and materials to improve participation and earning of student certifications.
• Maintain high visibility, accountability and accessibility by regular, frequent visits to each CTE classroom.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to interpret PEIMS data and supervise the accuracy of PEIMS reports for the CTE program. Aide in assigning PEIMS coding for grades 7-12.
• Administer the Perkins' grant, and campus CTE funds (if directed), to ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently and in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend disposal and replacement of equipment as necessary.
• Work to participate with community groups, business leaders, and industry to create, maintain, and sustain partnerships to support CTE programs and to meet the needs of the community stakeholders.
• Foster goodwill through coordination of partnerships and recognition with the business, industry, and community partners and serve as a liaison for the district.
• Stay current on industry recognized certification programs and work with staff to ensure students are prepared to successfully take any end of year industry recognized certification tests.
  
  

Campus Test Coordination

• Responsible for the organization, implementation, verification, collection and distribution of materials for all state/federal assessments.
• Adhere to all test security, confidentiality and administration procedures and testing deadlines.
• Verify accuracy of student information submitted for testing including demographic data and allowable accommodations.
• Oversee the implementation of TSIA2, ACT/SAT, ASVAB and other state/federal assessments administered at the high school level.
• Plan, organize and deliver all required training for state/federal assessment administrations in accordance with test procedures.
• Assist with investigating and preparing reports for reported test irregularities.
• Attend all assessment training as directed by campus principal and District Test Coordinator.
• Ensure routine cycle of communication of testing information between campus personnel, Special Education staff, LPAC members, 504 members, RtI committees on testing program requirements.
• Provide access to student assessment results to key campus and District personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all campus testing documentation and document retention.
• Alternative methods of performing duties.
  
  

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: 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

Certification/License:

Qualifications Profile

• Valid Texas Administrator's Certification required
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification required
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university required; Master's Degree in Educational Administration preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Three years experience as a classroom teacher.
• Two years experience in instructional leadership role.
• Successful experience as a campus administrator preferred.
  
  

Pay Scale:

• BISD Pay Grade 6 - Administrative Pay Scale; see www.bonhamisd.org
• BISD pays $325.00 towards medical premium
• BISD pays Telehealth premium for employee
• BISD provides a $10,000 Life Insurance Policy for employee
  
  

How To Apply

• Internal Candidates: Send a Letter of Interest, Resume and copy of Valid Certificate to Eric Hicks, Principal, via Inter-office mail to Bonham High or electronically via email to eric.hicks@bonhamisd.org
• External Candidates: Complete an online application. Please submit a Letter of Interest, Resume and copy of Valid Certificate with your electronic application.