Skip to main content

This job has expired

Virtual Academy Principal/ASAP Principal

Employer
Spring Independent School District
Location
Houston, TX, US
Salary
Competitive

View more

Job Category
Administrator, Principal, Teaching, Online Teaching
Send job

Job Details

Position Type:
ADMINISTRATOR - CAMPUS (CERTIFIED)/PRINCIPAL

  • Date Posted:
    2/3/2021


  • Location:
    VIRTUAL HS


    • Days per Year: 226

    Min: $116,496

    Mid: $140,357

    JOB TITLE: Virtual Academy/ASAP Principal

    REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of High Schools

    WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

    PAY GRADE: AI 8

    PRIMARY PURPOSE:

    The Virtual Academy/ASAP Principal directs, leads, manages and supervises instructional programs, operations and personnel at the campus level for both Spring Independent School District's Virtual Academy Grades 3-12 and its high school diploma program, the Achieving Success Academic Program. He/she provides leadership to ensure high standards of academic achievement.

    The Virtual Academy/ASAP Principal must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and district.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Required:
    • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
    • Valid Texas Principal certification or other Administrative certification
    • Five years of experience as a classroom teacher
    • Five years of successful experience in instructional leadership roles
    Preferred:
    • Five years of experience as a campus administrator
    • Five years of experience as a secondary campus administrator

    SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
    • Detailed knowledge of instructional practices for online learning
    • Detailed knowledge of the internet, web-related technology and technology applications
    • Experience in coaching and developing teachers in the critical attributes of student learning and engagement through the mode of virtual/remote/distance instruction
    • Thorough understanding of school operations
    • Ability to coordinate campus support operations
    • Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
    • Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
    • Ability to manage budget and personnel
    • Ability to coordinate campus functions
    • Ability to interpret and apply policy, procedures, and data
    • Strong leadership, organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

    MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

    Virtual/Remote/Distance Instructional Management
    • Create an in-person and virtual classroom environment as well as support teachers in the creation of an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
    • Develop a master schedule that creates flexible learning opportunities for students through the Optional Flexible School Day schedule.
    • Collaborate with district personnel to ensure that students, families and staff have the devices and connectivity to access the resources needed to maximize student growth and achievement.
    • Communicate with staff, students and families on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website.
    • Foster digital citizenship.

    Instructional Management
    • Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to student needs and program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
    • Regularly consult campus-level committees about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
    • Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

    School or Organization Morale
    • Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
    • Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
    • Ensure that effective and quick resolution of conflicts.

    School or Organizational Improvement
    • Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.
    • Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
    • Develop and set annual campus performance objectives using the campus planning process and site-based decision making committee.
    • Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives.

    Personnel Management
    • Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
    • Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
    • Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
    • Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or non-renewal of employees assigned to campus.

    Management of Fiscal, Administrative and Facilities Functions
    • Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
    • Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollments, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
    • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
    • Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

    Student Management
    • Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
    • Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
    • Conduct timely, effective conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
    Professional Growth and Development
    • Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment and demonstrate professional, ethical and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
    • Promote increased capacity in staff by providing for aligned professional development.

    School or Community Relations
    • Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission and utilize effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
    • Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

    Supervisory Responsibilities
    • Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), media specialists/librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
    • Perform all other duties as assigned.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

    The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

    Company

    The Spring Independent School District serves over 35,000 prekindergarten through 12th-grade students in a diverse district located 20 miles north of central Houston.

    Guided by its strategic plan, Every Child 2020, the district is preparing students for success in college, career and life. With literacy as the foundation for learning across all grade levels, the district offers academic programs that meet the needs of all learners. From high-quality early childhood programs to college preparation courses and career pathway exploration, there are programs and services designed to meet the needs of every Spring ISD student.

    The district takes pride in always improving and evolving, including strengthening and expanding its special education and gifted and talented services as well as its award-winning performing and visual arts program to serve even more students.

    • In addition to bilingual instruction and English as a Second Language programs, which have been well-established for many years, the district has added a dual language program at three elementary schools.
    • An array of extracurricular opportunities, including UIL 16-6-A athletics and nationally recognized JROTC programs encourage students to explore and pursue their interests.

    The district currently has 38 campuses that include 26 prekindergarten through 5th-grade elementary schools, seven 6th- through 8th-grade middle schools and five 9th- through 12th-grade high schools. That number will change soon with the construction of several new facilities – including two middle schools, three ninth-grade centers and a state-of-the-art stadium that will serve the entire district – all funded by a bond referendum approved by voters in 2016.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    2818916049
    Location
    16717 Ella Blvd.
     Houston
    Texas
    77090
    US
    Send job

    Get job alerts

    Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

    Create alert