Associate Principal High School

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 228 Days

Wage/Hour Status:Exempt
Pay Grade: I04

Qualifications:

Masters degree

Possess Principal/Mid-Management Certificate

Minimum of five years successful classroom experience

Demonstrated ability as an instructional leader

Certified teacher appraiser/T-TESS AEL Certified (or able to obtain certification)

Proven leadership skills

Assistant principal experience

Primary Purpose:

Assist the Principal with overall program planning supervision and evaluation for the school within the framework of the philosophy goals and policy established by the Board within the policies and standards of regulatory agencies and in accordance with administrative regulations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Principal with all aspects of the teaching/learning process including:

a. delivery and assessment of curriculum

b. development of master schedule

c. selection of highly qualified personnel

d. response to teacher parent & student concerns regarding grading/reporting practices

e. appraisal of teachers involving instructional observations and conferences with staff that result in diagnostic and prescriptive feedback for growth and improved performance

f. management of procedures related to instruction such as speaker approval field trip approval project approval study hall advisory structure

g. utilization of instructional staff and support services to maintain and improve the instructional program

2. Assist the Principal with maintaining school focus on district/campus goals through data-informed decision-making including participating in writing and monitoring the Campus Improvement Plan and using the Katy ISD Accountability Plan.

the Principal with overseeing state and federal accountability standards and PEIMS reporting.

collaboration and professional learning:

a. foster attitudes/structures which promote professional dialogue/communication

b. assist principal with leadership of Department Chair team CAT horizontal alignment/curriculum team

c. coordinate efforts to assist new teachers including specialized learning seminars mentors etc.

in programs committees and interventions designed to enhance student success such as:

a. organize/oversee academic intervention programs and committees as determined by the principal

b. organize/oversee advanced academic programs as determined by the principal

operational issues related to the management of the campus as determined by the principal suchas:

a. safety and security issues

b. building management

c. substitute employees

d. student random drug testing

7. Create and maintain a positive climate for students staff and community:

a. interact effectively with students to promote positive attitudes towards school programs

b. support a discipline management system that produces a productive campus environment

c. support communicate and interpret District goals policies procedures and directives to the staff under his/her direction and supervise their implementation.

d. Professionally communicate and interpret school goals policies procedures to various stakeholders

e. Maintain a positive image of the school by involving community members and agencies in a supportive role and by attending school functions

8. Assist in maintaining a safe secure environment including extra-curricular events; serve as campus leader in absence of the campus principal.

with parents individually and collectively on issues related to student success.

10. Exhibit and encourage high professional and ethical standards.

11. Maintain accurate and complete records of programs and projects for which s/he is responsible and punctually submit accurate reports as may be required by law District policy or administrative regulation.

12. Assist principal and administrative team as requested/assigned.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer printer copier calculator.

Working Conditions:

Work with frequent interruptions maintain poise/emotional control under stress. Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Standing for long periods of time. High level of mobility around campus.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

Staff IC