LCISD Assistant Principal Applicant Pool - Internal Candidates

Primary Purpose: Assist the principal with the direction and management of the instructional program and the operation of the campus, acquiring those skills and experiences necessary to assume the responsibilities of building principal.RESPONSIBILITIES:Major Responsibilities and DutiesInstructional ManagementAssist principal in monitoring the instructional program to ensure that program activities are related to program outcome.Collaborate with principal and staff to plan, implement and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis.School/Organizational ClimateProvide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the collaborative decision making process.Provide for effective two-way communication with principal, staff, students, parents and community.Communicate and promote expectations for high level performance from staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement.Facilitate effective and timely conflict resolution.School/Organizational ImprovementSupport the principal in determining and building a common vision with staff for school improvement; direct planning activities and implement program collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.Cooperate with the principal in identifying, analyzing and applying research data to facilitate school improvement.Assist in the collaborative process to develop campus performance objectives.Maintain and use appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives addressing each academic excellence indicator.Personnel ManagementAssist in the interviewing, selecting and orientating of new staff.Observe employee performance, record observations and conduct evaluation conferences with all staff as assigned.Assist in making recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion and dismissal.Administration and Fiscal/Facilities ManagementSupervise procurement, distribution and inventory of all state adopted textbooks.Comply with district policies as well as state and federal laws regarding schools.Provide input to the principal for developing the budget; provide support to implement the programs within the budgetary limits.Assist in the management of use of school facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, safe environment, including cooperation with governmental entities as appropriate.Student ManagementWork with principal, faculty and students to develop a discipline management system which results in positive student behavior and school climate.Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed with appropriate student discipline.Establish parent involvement as an integral part of the school discipline management plan.Professional Growth and DevelopmentProvide leadership and actively pursue professional development activities; provide information to staff members.Observe professional ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics.Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent.School/Community RelationsSupport the articulation of the school's mission to the community and solicit the community's support in realizing the mission.Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.Attendance at work is an essential function.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff members designated by the principal EXPERIENCE: Minimum Experience:Three years of classroom teaching experience QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification:Master's degreeTexas Mid Management/Principal certificationCredentials required for teacher appraisal or eligible to obtainValid Texas driver's licenseEligible for coverage under the District's vehicle insurance programSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Working knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectivenessStrong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills OTHER INFORMATION: Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), sitting, walking, standing, climbing (stairs), balancing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, hearing, speech, visual acuity, travel (occasional in-district). Outside/inside, noise, low or intense illumination, works around machinery with moving parts, works around moving objects or vehicles, works alone, prolonged or irregular hours.JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:APPLY TO:The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.