Position is for the 2026-2027 School Year

SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing the academic program, under the direction of the campus principal, ensure sound implementation of curriculum and staff development to improve student achievement.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in educational administration
• Valid Texas principal or other appropriate certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of campus operations
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Working knowledge in Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Resource System
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• 3 years classroom teacher experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.
• Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.
• 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 track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Student Management

• May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Oversee campus operations in principal’s absence.
• Take a leadership role in planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
• Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

Personnel Management

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

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Leadership Qualities

• Models a Commitment to Excellence by setting direction for campus departments, utilizing innovative approaches to challenges, and achieving results by prioritizing needs, adjusting plans, and optimizing resources.
• Has the ability to Connect with All by building trust across campus departments and within the community, creating collaborative processes that value varying perspectives, and providing clear and transparent communication.
• Seeks opportunities to Invest in Growth by developing self, empowering others, and embracing reflective practices that encourages growth toward goal attainment among staff.

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

Contract days: 212