JOB DESCRIPTION MERCEDES ISD

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and operations at the campus level. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master’s Degree

Texas Mid management or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified instructional supervisor and appraiser in Professional Development and Appraisal System

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough understanding of school administrative operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years experience as a classroom teacher

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
- Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate.
- Facilitate the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
- Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.




- Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Employ effective interpersonal skills.
- Participate in collaborative process to develop campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
- Assist principal in developing, maintaining, and using appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conference with staff; serve as an appraiser in the professional Development and Appraisal System.
- Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- Supervise operations in the absence of the regular principal.
- Assist in the administration of the daily organization of the school including class scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.
- Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student

📌 Assistant Principal (Mercedes)
🏢 Mercedes ISD
📍 Mercedes