Vice Principal - Houston, United States - Islamic League of America

Description

Acceptance and understanding of the school mission
Master's degree or higher, preferably in related field

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Thorough understanding of curriculum, instruction, and student learning
Thorough understanding of school operations
Strong organizational, communication (written and oral) skills in English,, and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience:
Administrative and leadership work experience
Classroom teaching experience
Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills in English

Primary Purpose:

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations in a manner that supports a learning environment that maximizes the potential of each student.

Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
Serve as the campus testing coordinator.
Arrange for and manage substitute teachers
Maintain student discipline (white slips, meeting with students, maintaining records, etc.)
School/Organizational Climate
Promote a positive and nurturing climate for learning
Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse backgrounds.
Communicate effectively with students and staff.
Create, maintain, and support a learning environment that is academically, emotionally, and physically safe.
School/Organizational Improvement
Commit to prepare students for their future by building relationships, promote learning that is rigorous and relevant, and develop each student's unique talents and skills
Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members

Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Observe employee performance, record observation, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system.
Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
Embrace shared leadership and collaboration with administrative staff and teachers.
Supervise operations in the principal's absence.
Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance clerk on followup investigations.
Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
Maintain and manage school records, attendance, report cards and discipline
Foster respectful relations and professionalism in a nurturing environment
Network, market, and advocate for the school
Commit to educating the whole child in a diverse environment
Other duties as needed or assigned
Student Management
Ability to make decisions based on what is best for students.
Treat students, parents, and community members with respect.
Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and supports learning.
Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Professional Growth and Development
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
School/Community Relations
Embrace and promote cultural diversity on campus and in the community.
Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing its mission.
Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Assistant Principals may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the school.
1209 Conrad Sauer Dr, Houston, TX 77043, USA

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