Associate Principal, High School

Associate Principal

Campus: La Porte High School

Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards for instructional services; oversee adherence to district policies. Actively engage in actions that promote the mission and strategic plans of La Porte ISD.

Job Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Texas Administrator's or Mid-Management Certificate
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• T-TESS and AEL or ILD/ILT Certification or willing to obtain

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of campus operations and curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong understanding of strategic planning and implementation processes
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate campus functions and support operations

Experience

• Three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher
• Three years' experience in instructional leadership roles
• Three years of campus leadership experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

Monitor and coach the instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use these findings to develop actions for continuous improvement.

Lead staff in the systematic planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instruction; include students and community representatives (when appropriate).

Ensure provision of instructional resources and materials that support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

Develop a comprehensive campus master schedule that maximizes campus resources, staffing, and addresses instructional needs.

Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the decision process.

Ensure two-way communication with the principal, staff, students, parents, and community.

Communicate and promote expectation for high-level performance from staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement.

Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.

School/Organizational Climate

Proactively lead and establish a school culture that is positive, inclusive, and focused on high-expectations for students and staff.

Lead the collaborative development of the campus improvement plan based on a common vision; Lead implementation of initiatives and strategies with staff to ensure attainment of campus goals.

Facilitate a comprehensive campus needs assessment to Identify and analyze needs; apply understandings of current research and best practices to guide improvement initiatives.

Regularly meet with the site-based decision-making committee (CPOC) to review campus initiatives, performance, and goals.

Develop, maintain, and use appropriate information systems and records to show campus progress.

Personnel Management

Interview, select and orient new staff.

Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and professional communication.

Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with all assigned staff.

Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal.

Develop relevant professional learning experiences for campus staff aligned to goals and needs.

Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth; work jointly with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assistant principals(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), and paraprofessional staff as assigned.

Campus Operation Management

Demonstrates initiative and leadership by taking ownership in all campus matters, proactively problem-solving, and ensuring effective daily campus operations.

Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.

Oversee the development of campus and department budgets based on program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal considerations; implement programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information.

Manage the use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

Student Management

Develop, implement, and monitor student management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate in collaboration with campus administrators, staff, students and community.

Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in collaboration with administrative team.

Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.

Professional Growth and Development

Lead the professional growth and learning of all assistant principals and teacher-leaders, providing ongoing leadership coaching, mentoring, feedback and learning opportunities.

Actively seek feedback on job performance from a variety of stakeholders; participate in professional learning to improve skills related to job assignment.

Observe professional ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.

School or Community Relations

Deliver compelling messaging grounded in the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

Develop, implement, and oversee a strategic communication plan in collaboration with administration, staff, and students that regularly promotes campus activities, initiatives, and celebrations using multiple channels.

Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and assist in initiating activities to meet those identified needs.

Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress

Occasional district and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Other Information

Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching a resume and letter of interest. Provide three current references; one reference must be from your current building principal.

La Porte ISD contributes $400/monthly to employee only health insurance, which is $175/monthly greater than the state-required minimum contribution of $225/monthly.

Assignment: 12 Duty Months (220 Days)

Salary: Administrative PG 3

Minimum: $80,857

Midpoint: $95,579