Associate Principal - Temple High School - Temple Independent School District
Temple, TX
About the Job
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:
- 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:
- 5 years classroom teacher experience
- 3 years instructional leadership experience
- 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.
- Supervise, under the direction of the principal, 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 principal to develop and implement the master schedule.
- Initiate the design and development of 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 at-risk students and coordinating early intervention strategies.
School 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 school's guidelines and expectations for student learning and achievement among students, staff, and parents.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Manages campus budget, under the direction of the campus principal, to ensure funds are being allocated based on campus improvement plan goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned by School Principal.
- Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of assigned staff assigned including teachers, paraprofessionals, and custodians.
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 the work environment is usually moderate.
Contract Days: 226