Job Details
| Region: | 12 |
| School District/Employer: | Waco ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus |
| Position: | Assistant Principal |
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| Job Title: | Assistant Principal |
| School: | University High School |
| Campus Description: | The mission of University High School is to work as a team of students, teachers, parents, and community members to teach and model the actions of Love, Serve, and Care. At UHS we believe that everyone who loves, serves, and cares is a leader at our school. |
| Date Posted: | 11/15/2024 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose: Assist the school principal in the overall administration of instructional programs and campus-level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Master’s degree or current enrollment in a program leading to a Master’s degree and full administrator’s certification Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Special Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of school operations Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to coordinate campus support operations Minimum Experience: Two years experience as a classroom teacher Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management 1. Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs. 2. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. 3. Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process. School/Organizational Climate 4. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. 5. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. 6. Communicate effectively with students and staff. School/Organizational Improvement 7. Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members. 8. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. Personnel Management 9. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as the second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system. 10. Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management 11. Supervise operations in the principal’s absence. 12. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. 13. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations. 14. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs. 15. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials. 16. Assist with safety inspections and safety drill practice activities. 17. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services. 18. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy. Student Management 19. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods. 20. Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior. 21. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable. 22. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Professional Growth and Development 23. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments. School/Community Relations 24. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission. 25. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. 26. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. 27. Perform other duties as assigned. 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 districtwide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. |
| Salary Range: | 207 Days $82,537 - $115,633 |
| Benefits: | https://hr.wacoisd.org/benefits/benefits-info |
| How To Apply: | https://www.applitrack.com/wacoisd/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=2299&posFirstChoice=Administrative&posSpecialty=Assistant%20Principal%20-%20High%20School |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Daniel Lopez |
| Email: | daniel.lopez@wacoisd.org |
| Address: | P.O. Box 27 |
| City: | Waco |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 76703-0027 |
| Phone: | (254) 777-5881 |
| Fax: | (254) 755-9690 |