REPORTS TO: Principal                   

           ROLE AND PURPOSE:

    Evaluate and provide leadership for the overall instructional program of the district including

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, Accountability, and Professional Development. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Certification/Education:

Master's Degree in educational administration;

Texas mid-management or other appropriate Texas certification;

Valid Texas teaching certificate;

Certified instructional supervisor and appraiser in the T-Tess Appraisal System. 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum instruction;

Ability to evaluate the instructional program and teaching effectiveness;

Ability to manage budget and personnel;

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Experience:

Three years of successful classroom teaching experience;

Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles.

Major Responsibilities and Duties            

Instructional Management                                                                                

   1.      Assist the principal in the overall administration and serve as principal in the absence    

            of the regular principal.

   2.      Assist the principal in monitoring the instructional and managerial processes to 

ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and to use these findings 

for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.                                   

   3.      Work with the principal/staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic    

           basis.  

    4.      Supervise the preparation of student schedules.                                                                     

SCHOOL/ ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE             

   5.      Foster collegiality and team building among staff.                                                                

   6.      Provide two-way communication with the principal, parents, staff, students and                     

            community.                                                                                                                        

   7.      Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from staff and     

students; recognize excellence and achievement.                  

   8.      Demonstrate skills in anticipating, managing, and resolving conflict.                                                                                                                                                                                                   

   9.      Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflict.                                                             

   10.    Demonstrate sensitivity and fairness to diverse cultural and ethnic differences among          

            students, staff, and the community.

   11.    Ensure that there is a continuous focus on student growth, learning, and safety.                   

SCHOOL/ ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

   12.    Work with the principal/staff to build a common vision for school improvement.                           

   13.    Work with principal to direct planning activities and implement programs collaboratively with staff to ensure successful grade transition and attainment of the school's mission.               

   14.    Work with the principal/staff in development, implementation, and evaluation of campus            

            improvement plan.                                                                                                              

Personnel Management                     

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management        

   15.    Work with the principal to define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional        

            strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

   16.    Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation 

conferences with assigned staff.

   17.    Comply with District policies and emergency protocols as well as state and federal laws      

            and regulations affecting the schools.

   18.    Assist principal/staff in developing budgets based upon documented program needs,          

            established enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs.                                                      

   19.    Manage the use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities as assigned to         

            ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.                                                              

   20.    Act as campus textbook custodian, as assigned.                                                                    

   21.    Maintain campus inventory of capital outlay, as assigned.                                                     

STUDENT MANAGEMENT                                                                                        

   22.    Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed behavior intervention plans developed       

            and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.                                                        

   23.    Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and school 

            issues.                                                                                                                                

   24.    Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and work with attendance 

            officer for investigative follow-up activities.                                                                        

   25.    Promote a positive environment and improve student morale.                                                

   26.    Demonstrate support for the district's student management system. 

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT                                                 

   27.    Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, the District             

            Appraisal Process, evaluative feedback from line supervisors, and professional

            development programs to improve performance.                                                                  

   28.    Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue professional       

            development activities; disseminate information to other professionals.

School/Community Relations                                                                               

   29.    Develop and maintain a plan for professional improvement.                                                  

   30.    Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and generally in accord   

            with accepted community standards and the TEA Code of Ethics; serve as a role model

            for all students and staff.

   31.    Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support                                 

   32.    Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those     

            identified needs.

  33.    Use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.             

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  34.    Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.                                                  

  35.    Maintain confidentiality and model professionalism at all times for students and staff.    

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; 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)

Environment: Frequent district-wide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.