OBJECTIVE:
Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal, serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and programs, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, student conduct and attendance, and extracurricular programs. The Assistant Principal will deal with the issues of school management, student activities and services, in addition to community relations and personnel. The AP will coordinate with principals to assist in defining and enforcing school policies and guidelines for students, staff, and faculty. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ability to create long term plan for student academic success.
• Collaboration with faculty on performance objectives.
• Creating a positive school culture.
• Cultivating leadership.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with person(s) from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conference.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Comply with federal and state laws, TEA, and board policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Thorough understanding of school operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations.
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Ability to coordinate campus functions.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data.

REQUIRED PERSONAL SKILLS:
• A desire and capacity to work with children and young adults.
• Leadership qualities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Confidence and determination.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Good judgement.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Compassion and empathy.
• An ability to uphold rules and regulations.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred: Master’s Degree
• Required: Texas Assistant Principal or appropriate Texas certificate
• Required: Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher

I understand these essential duties 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. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above job description in its entirety and can perform all the stated requirements.