Assistant Principal - Academic Dean (2025-2026)
Assistant Principal - Academic Dean (2025-2026)
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Job Title: Assistant Principal Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Job Role: Academic Dean Funding Source: Local
Pay Grade: AD 7
Department/School: High School Campus Assigned
Function: Educational Support
Reports to: Principal HR Date Approved: May 2024
HR Date Revised:
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.
The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals.
- Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in crossfunctional work groups.
- Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Management
- Assist the campus Principal with the overall administration of the instructional program at the campus level and coordinate assigned student activities and services.
- Provide leadership in the identification evaluation and selection of instructional programs resources and equipment for increased student achievement.
- Facilitate improved student performance through the professional growth of teachers and staff as measured by course work and assessment data.
- Provide quality instructional support and feedback on the instructional effectiveness of the campus.
- Work with the campus Principal to develop and implement the master schedule.
- Assist in designing and providing professional development based on data analysis and campus needs.
- Meet regularly with academic Department Heads and Assistant Principals to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum.
- Manage Response to Intervention (RTI) programs including assisting with the identification of atrisk students and coordinating early intervention strategies.
School/Organizational Improvement
- Plan and coordinate tutorials interventions additional support and resources and other instructional programs for students in need of assistance.
- Facilitate and assist with the development of an effective campus improvement plan based on student needs.
- Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular systematic basis and that the findings are used to make instructional programs and services more effective.
School and Community Relations
- Conduct conferences with parents students and teachers.
- Increase awareness of the schools guidelines and expectations for student learning and achievement among students staff and parents.
Personnel Management
- Observe employee performance record observations and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
- Assist campus Principal in interviewing selecting and orienting new staff.
Policy Reports and Law
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile maintain file and secure all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.
- Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
- Comply with all policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written directives.
- Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
- Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Masters degree
- Texas principal or other appropriate Texas Certificate
- Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (TTESS) appraiser
Experience:
- Three (3) years successful classroom teacher experience
SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- 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 and interpersonal skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
- Supervise and evaluate the work of professional and paraprofessional staff as assigned by the campus Principal. Direct the work of teachers custodians paraprofessionals clerical personnel and others as assigned.
MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND 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 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:
- Work to be completed onsite from assigned school or building
- Regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
- Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather)
- No remote work
- May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands:
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours
INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
