SUMMARY

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Leadership Qualities

• 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.

Instructional Management

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of assigned staff assigned including teachers, paraprofessionals, and custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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