Watson Candidate Assistant is here to answer questions about working at Dallas ISD.Executive Leadership - The assistant principal demonstrates the ability to produce exceptional outcomes through modeling and supporting others.
- Supports and implements a shared vision of success
- Supports and implements campus wide goals
- Impacts and influences changes that will improve the school
- Maximizes human potential
- Makes effective decisions that support campus goals
- Develops and implements strategic plans
Instructional Leadership -The assistant principal is committed to maintaining a comprehensive program of instruction.
- Supports implementation of standards-based curriculum
- Supports the implementation of high-quality effective classroom instructional strategies that drive increases in student achievement
- Provides actionable feedback to teachers to improve the quality of instruction
- Completes rigorous evaluations of instructional staff for continuous improvement and accountability for results
- Monitors and supports the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement
Human Capital -The assistant principal develops the effectiveness of campus personnel through professional learning opportunities.
- Trains develops and supports a high performing campus staff
- Develops leadership capacity of campus staff
- Contributes to the retention of the most talented and valued staff
Strategic Operations -The assistant principal strategically plans and manages campus systems and operations.
- Manages resources (people financial equipment) effectively to support the organization goals
- Effectively organizes and manages school and personal time to accomplish campus goals
- Establishes and supports organizational practices with long term sustainability in mind
Professional Responsibilities -The assistant principal conducts themselves in a professional manner.
- Supports and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Communicates and behaves effectively with stakeholders (students teachers staff parents community and District)
- Maintains personal and professional development
- Masters degreein Education or a directly related field from an accredited universityor active enrollment in a programleading to a masters degree required.
- Texas standard Principal certificate mid-management certificate or a probationary certificate based on admission to a TEA approved Administration Preparation Program.
- Three years of experience as a classroom teacher.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles methods strategies goals and objectives of public education.
- Knowledge of procedures techniques and strategies pertaining to the administration of school level operation.
- Ability to effectively plan organize and coordinate the management functions and activities ofschool operation.
- Ability to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to promote a positive caring climate for learning.
- Ability to effectively analyze problems issues and concerns and formulate appropriate alternative solutions.
- Ability to deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to interact effectively with student staff parents and community members.
- Organizational prioritization communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
- Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
Required Experience:
Staff IC