Assistant Principal 2024-2025, CYPRESS PARK HIGH SCHOOL - Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university is required;
2. Appropriate standard administrator certification for the assignment required;
3. Instructional Leadership Development; certified training for teacher appraisal or eligible for such preferred;
4. A minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher; and
5. A visionary leader in public schools to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare learners for the 21st century. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 210 days

SALARY:

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees

$76,369

High School

Pay Grade Administrative/Professional (IA-6)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.
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.
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 records to track the progress of campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
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.
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.
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.
23. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments.
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. Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.
28. Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district-wide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
29. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district-wide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

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