Assistant Principal, Cedar Creek Middle School - Bastrop Independent School District

Bastrop Independent School District

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Cedar Creek, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title

Assistant Principal
Evaluation Type

T-PESS
Department

Designated Campus
Pay Grade

Middle School - A6

FLSA

Exempt
Date Revised

May 2023
Supervisor

Principal

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:
Provide administrative support and instructional leadership to ensure a safe environment in which student learning is accomplished and demonstrated.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

To be eligible for the initial screening, applicants must have a Master's degree from an accredited university in educational administration or a directly related field or be currently enrolled in a program leading to a Master's degree in educational administration or a directly related field.

Applicants must have either a Texas Principal Certification, One-Year Texas Principal Certification, Texas Mid-Management Certification, or have passed the Texas Principal Exam and be eligible for certification.

Applicants must have a minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience and demonstrated leadership roles at campus/district level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified T-TESS appraiser
AED training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of acceptable public education leadership principles and techniques.
Knowledge of acceptable instructional practices and principles.
Knowledge of Texas Education Agency rules, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules and regulations.
Knowledge of acceptable school finance and budget practices and principles.
Knowledge of acceptable human resource/supervisory practices and principles.
Skill in directing the work of others.
Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in analyzing complex information.
Ability to solve complex problems and build consensus.
Ability to develop and implement longrange plans.
Ability to prioritize and organize work responsibilities and delegate appropriate campus tasks effectively.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Instructional Management:

Support the established vision for the school.
Assist principal in designing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating instructional programs for the campus.
Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies and research bearing on the instructional practice of the campus.
Ensure the campus improvement plan is implemented to meet needs of the campus and District goals.
Promote high expectations for staff and students.

Student Management:

Ensure the discipline management system and Student Code of Conduct are administered consistently to promote equity, effectiveness, and student success.
Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
Facilitate activities to recognize students' efforts and accomplishments.
Supervise extracurricular activities as directed by the principal.

Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

Assist principal in researching, recommending, implementing, and administering District and campus policies and procedures that comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Ensure that emergency and crisis plans are practiced and that equipment is operable.
Manage all school facilities and equipment effectively ensuring a clean, orderly, and safe building with maximum use of space.
Submit reports promptly and accurately.
Ensure proper maintenance of student records.
Participate in Annual Review and Dismissals (ARDs) and other special program meetings as requested by principal.

Human Resources Management:

Assist principal with the recruitment, hire, induction, and placement of assigned staff, supervise, and evaluate performance.
Maintain appropriate documentation for employee contract recommendations.
Facilitate activities to recognize employees' efforts and accomplishments.
Assist principal to ensure effective/efficient staffing of campus.

Organization Improvement:

Monitor available assessment data to ensure student learning is achieved.
Assist principal in analyzing critical needs of the campus and work collaboratively to design, implement, refine, and evaluate instructional programs in order to continuously improve the campus.

Professional Growth and Development:

Review educational research and professional literature to inform campus decision making and instructional practices.
Guide assigned staff in the planning and implementation of professional development that increases effectiveness and improves campus performance.
Participate in professional development that increases effective