What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal Temple position at Priority Charter Schools?
Job Goal:
Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Valid Texas Teacher certificate required
- Valid Texas Principal Certification (preferred)
- Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher
- Certified in State Appraisal System
Skill Requirements:
· Ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles, knowledge of subject matter, and knowledge of State, Local, and Federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students.
· An understanding of child and adolescent development. Incumbent must have the skills to manage student behavior.
· Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media, work with others as a team, organize and maintain records, manage time and resources effectively and efficiently, and evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback.
· Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
· Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
· Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data-strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
· Ability to implement effective leadership skills to build teacher capacity
Performance Responsibilities:
· Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operations, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
· Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
· Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process,
· Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
· Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
· Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
· Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan campus professional development activities.
· Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the charter schools.
· Assist with compiling, maintaining, and filing all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance.
· Assist with managing use of school facilities.
· Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
· Assist with conducting conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
· Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
· Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
· Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
· Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
· Assist with supervising and evaluating the performance of staff assigned to campus including teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), paraprofessionals, clerical, and support staff.
· Maintain confidentiality.
· Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Texas Teacher Certification (Required)
- Texas Principal certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $80,000