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Essential Functions
Instructional Management
1. Evaluate instruction within classrooms, assess the effectiveness of the instructional program, and initiate improvements as appropriate.
2. Assist in evaluating instructional materials and recommend the most appropriate items available for the purpose of facilitating effective instruction.
3. Promote the active involvement of teachers in curriculum development and implementation.
4. Assist in providing curriculum coordination and balance.
5. Assist in interpreting grading policies for students.
6. Coordinate special programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
7. Assist principal in tracking and maintaining accurate PEIMS data, including leaver coding.
8. Coordinate transition for newly identified or transfer students
Advanced Academic Programs
1. Coordinate Advanced Academic programs and services.
2. Assist faculty and students concerning registration deadlines for advanced academic programs.
School/Organization Climate
1. Assist in maintaining a school atmosphere which promotes effective learning
2. Assist teachers, where necessary, in becoming sensitive to the needs, interests, and feelings of students.
School/Organization Improvement
1. Assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
2. Participate in planning and revising the school handbook and other school publications.
3. Assist in the development of the master schedule for the school.
4. Assist in the maintenance of required forms and student records.
5. Participate with the principal in developing and implementing school policies.
Personnel Management
1. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff; serve as appraiser in the T-TESS.
2. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new instructional staff.
3. Assist in selecting, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of support professional staff, including counselors and assistant principals.
4. Assist in orienting new teachers, including but not limited to mentoring and T-TESS.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
1. Assist with inventories and with the ordering and distribution supplies.
2. Assist in the administration and organization of business affairs, especially the development of school budgets.
3. Assist in coordinating the use, maintenance, security, and repair of the school building, equipment, and grounds.
4. Assist in the organization and coordination of transportation which services the school.
5. Assist in the administration and supervision of the cafeteria.
6. Assist in grouping and assigning pupils to classes.
7. Share responsibility for the direction of school calendar, activities program, and assemblies.
8. Assist with campus testing.
Student Management
1. Assist in student disciplinary matters.
2. Assist principal and faculty to ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
School/Community Relations
1. Promote the understanding and implementation of the Carver Center’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
2. Assist in the articulation and coordination of the educational program.
3. Assist in planning, evaluating, and leading faculty, departmental, grade-group, and/or parent meetings.
4. Initiate and maintain appropriate communication with parents.
5. Assist in coordinating activities of the various school advisory committees and the PTA.
Professional Growth and Development
- Formulate, with the principal, an annual Assistant Principal Professional Development Plan.
- Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
- Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process, evaluative feedback from line supervisors, and professional development programs to improve performance.
- Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue professional development activities; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.
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