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Job Title: Assistant Principal HS Guidance & Instruction

Wage/Hour Status: Daily, Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: APA07

Dept/School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: March 5, 2018

Primary Purpose
Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional programs, promoting College and
Career Readiness initiatives and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and
services.

Qualifications
Education/Certification
Master's Degree
Valid Texas Mid-management, Administrator, or Principal's Certificate
Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and/or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) and
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Certified

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated ability as a classroom teacher

• Knowledge of instructional administration

• Thorough understanding of school operations

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience
Three years teaching experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional and Program Management
1. Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and serves as principal in the absence of

the regular principal.
2. Acts as chairperson of the ARD and/or LPAC committees as assigned by the principal.
3. Provides leadership to teachers in classroom management, discipline, curriculum, and instructional

techniques to prepare students for college-ready rigor.
4. Provides instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in maximizing College and

Career Readiness instructional goals.
5. Maintains grade records and establishes processes for reporting.
6. Participates in site-based decision-making process.
7. Works with other school district personnel to promote Advanced Placement and dual credit goals.
8. Assists the principal in establishing, clarifying, and implementing goals that will maximize the

opportunity for students to pursue higher education.
9. Assists the principal in the management of administrative functions, which may include safety, support

services, registration, and increase Advanced Placement and dual credit class opportunities with
scheduling.

10. Manages technology equipment used to process attendance, grading, and PEIMS data.
11. Responsible for maximizing the Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit

class within the master schedule.
12. Responsible for aligning the students' Program of Study with their academic and elective course

selections.
13. Responsible for CCR campus program.
14. Provides supervision for campus-wide assessment program to include state mandated assessments.

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Monitor Programs
15. Monitors pre-registration process for 8th-12 grades.
16. Monitors the conduct of students and parents at public activities.
17. Conducts classroom observations and serves as an appraiser in the teacher evaluation system (PDAS).
18. Monitors and reviews all student credit audits each semester using TEAMS and the College and Career

Readiness Planner (CCRP).
19. Monitors campus-wide assessment program to include collaboration with Campus Testing Coordinator

and senior attendance clerk during testing window.

School/Organizational Climate
20. Assists the principal in providing a positive school climate conducive to teaching and learning.
21. Utilizes all resources of the district and the community in developing a college-ready climate.

Policy, Reports, and Law
22. Keeps informed of and complies with all regulations and policies of the local district, state, and school

concerning curriculum, student management, and personnel as it relates to post-secondary education.
23. Informs the principal promptly of all cases of extreme dangers or disaster where it would be necessary

to set aside Board Policy or Administrative Regulations.
24. Provides to the principal and administrators, as requested, reports of grades for analysis purposes and to

target curriculum to better address student post-secondary academic preparedness.

Budget and Inventory
25. Assists the principal with budget and fiscal needs (supplies and equipment) to promote College and

Career Readiness initiatives.

Personnel Management
26. Shares supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal.
27. Assists the principal in establishing job duties and areas of budgeted authority as it relates to managing

student records.
23. Participates in activities to enhance personal leadership skills.

Communication and Community Relations
28. Involves parents, faculty, and student groups to create and promote a college mindset.
29. Helps the principal in the promotion of parent and community relations.
30. Communicates with related organizations or personnel to promote students to take college entry tests

and required assessments.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises all assigned personnel, to include counseling staff, registrar, and Graduation Coach.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Terms of Employment

226 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees

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.

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Date: _________________________________

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The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment
practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status,
disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by
law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be referred to the District
compliance officer, Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to
Kelly Ball 230-2829.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de
empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado
militar, discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida
por la ley. Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser referidas al
oficial del distrito, Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes pueden ser referidas a
Kelly Ball 230-2829.