678A - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF INSTRUCTION LAB ACADEMY (DOGAN/STEWART)

REPORTS TO:  Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, UT Tyler Coordinator, Campus Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Master’s Degree preferred.
  2. Principal certification
  3. PDAS certification
  4. Five years successful teaching experience.
  5. Successful leadership in facilitating groups, delivering staff development, and coaching staff.

JOB GOALS:

  1. To provide the leadership and expertise needed to make instruction effective and positive for each student.
  2. To assist teacher in identifying and applying various research-based instructional strategies including project-based learning in the classroom.
  3. To assist in analyzing student assessment data and developing plans for improvement.
  4. To act as liaison between district administration, UT Tyler, U-Teach Program and campus needs.
  5. To coordinate the planning and delivery of staff development with the district and UT Tyler.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrative/Professional; Pay grade 5, 204 days Wage/hour status: Exempt

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1.

Serves as a liaison between district level curriculum department, UT Tyler, and campus administration and staff in the delivery of the districtwide plan for instruction and staff development within the identified campus blueprint.

2.

Demonstrate effective coaching and guidance skills and inspire both the respect and the trust of principals, teachers, and other colleagues.

3.       

Works with teachers through grade levels and/or content areas to implement curriculum and assessment instruments and interventions based upon student data.

4.       

Facilitates analysis and evaluation of student performance for campus and U-Teach accountability.

5.       

Promote the content relevance and effectiveness in terms of TEKS and Project-Based Learning within the campus identified blueprint.

6.       

Performs classroom visitations and demonstration  lessons to model strategies and monitors curriculum implementation through effective coaching methods.

7.       

Develops and publishes a newsletter, handbook and brochure for U-Teach program.

8.       

Informs teachers of major curriculum trends and developments and leads study groups of current research.

9.

Provides performance assessment training for staff, mentor teachers and U-Teach instructors.

10.

Closely monitors benchmark data and analyzes student performance and teaching methods in the content areas.

11.

Meets regularly with district level staff and then confers with campus administration to conduct staff development on curriculum, instructional focus.

12.

Orients new teachers and works with mentor teachers in the content areas and instructional strategies to refine skills.

13.   

Facilitates the preparation of curriculum alignment materials, assessment materials, inventories and budget requests for staff development and materials.

14.   

Facilitates coordination with Response to Intervention (RTI) program and assists in preparation, grouping, tutorials, and inclusion programs.

15.   

Assists with campus planning and scheduling in coordination with the campus and district plan and meets with UT Tyler School of Education to coordinate efforts.

16.   

Participates in School of Education committees and meetings.

17.   

Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators.

18.   

Collaborates with U-Teach Coordinator, Master Teacher, communicates and distributes calendar of events to all parties.

19.   

Uses information provided through the District appraisal process to improve performance.

20.   

Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position as assigned.

21.   

Annually establishes and meets performance goals as outlined in the campus blueprint.

EQUIPMENT USED:  Computer, copier, fax, and related office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide functions.
Physical Demands: Frequent district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. 05/10 SR