26- 27 Associate Principal, Legacy High School

Position Function/Purpose

   To provide leadership in the operation of the school by assisting the principal in providing

     instructional leadership for the school staff.  

Major Responsibilities and duties:

Instructional Management

·      Evaluate instruction within classrooms, assess the effectiveness of the instructional program, and initiate improvements as appropriate.

·      Assist in evaluating instructional materials and recommend the most appropriate items available for the purpose of facilitating effective instruction.

·      Promote the active involvement of teachers in curriculum development and implementation.

·      Assist in providing curriculum coordination and balance.

·      Assist in interpreting grading policies for students.

·      Coordinate special programs and evaluate their effectiveness.

·      Assist principal in tracking and maintaining accurate PEIMS data, including leaver coding.

·      Coordinate 9^th grade transition

·      Coordinate services at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC)

  Advanced Academic Programs

·      Coordinate Advanced Academic programs and services, including dual credit,

Advanced Placement (AP), Gifted and Talented (GT)

·      Promote dual credit and AP to high school students and parents during advising/scheduling

sessions.

·      Work with Midland College counselors and registrar to maintain good communication.

·      Advise students regarding dual credit and AP eligibility and testing status.

·      Provide for distribution of dual credit information/registration packets.

·      Be responsible for providing Midland College Admissions office with student test

scores/transcripts.

·      Assist faculty and students concerning registration deadlines for advanced academic

programs.

    School/Organization Climate

·      Assist in maintaining a school atmosphere which promotes effective learning

·      Assist teachers, where necessary, in becoming sensitive to the needs, interests, and

 feelings of students.

    School/Organization Improvement

·       Assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.

·       Participate in planning and revising the school handbook and other school publications.

·       Assist in the development of the master schedule for the school.

·       Assist in the maintenance of required forms and student records.

·       Participate with the principal in developing and implementing school policies.

    Personnel Management

·      Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences

 with staff; serve as appraiser in the T-TESS.

·      Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new instructional staff.

·      Assist in selecting, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of support

 professional staff, including counselors and assistant principals.

·      Assist in orienting new teachers, including but not limited to mentoring and T-TESS.

    Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

·      Assist with inventories and with the ordering and distribution supplies.

·      Assist in the administration and organization of business affairs, especially the development of school budgets.

·       Assist in coordinating the use, maintenance, security, and repair of the school building, equipment, and grounds. 

·      Assist in the organization and coordination of transportation which services the school.

·      Assist in the administration and supervision of the cafeteria.

·      Assist in grouping and assigning pupils to classes.

·      Share responsibility for the direction of school calendar, activities program, and assemblies.

·      Assist with campus testing.

    Student Management

·      Assist in student disciplinary matters.

·      Assist principal and faculty to ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and

that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.

    School/Community Relations

·       Promote the understanding and implementation of the Midland Independent School District's philosophy, goals, and objectives.

·       Assist in the articulation and coordination of the educational program.

·       Assist in planning, evaluating, and leading faculty, departmental, grade-group, and/or parent meetings.

·         Initiate and maintain appropriate communication with parents.

·         Assist in coordinating activities of the various school advisory committees and the PTA.

    Professional Growth and Development

·        Formulate, with the principal, an annual Assistant Principal Professional Development Plan.

                    Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community

                     standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.                

·        Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process, evaluative feedback from line supervisors, and professional development programs to      improve performance.

·        Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue professional development activities; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals.

·        Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

    Summer School

·        Supervise the feeder pattern’s high school summer school and TAKS preparation/remediation

 program.

·        Serve as the high school summer testing coordinator for TAKS and EOC.

·       Coordinate and supervise summer program activities for the high school feeder pattern,

including hiring, monitoring, and evaluating teachers.

·       Supervise the summer EOC preparation/remediation program

Supervisory Responsibilities

      Supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel as assigned.

    Special Knowledge/Skills:

?  Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

?  Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

?  Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills

?  Ability to work well with a diverse population

?  Knowledge of student coding and PEIMS data and database systems

     Minimum Experience:

?  Three years of experience as a successful classroom teacher

?  Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles

    Terms of Contract:  According to district approved calendar

Working Conditions:

     Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

     Maintain emotional control under stress.  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and

     pushing.  Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom

     equipment 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.