Assistant Elementary School Principal

Position Purpose

To assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of an Elementary School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.

To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
  
  

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of Elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License

• Valid Texas Administrator's Certification required
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification required
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university required; Master's Degree in Educational Administration preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably at the Elementary School level, and preferably in more than one grade level.
• Successful experience as a campus administrator preferred.
  
  

Pay Scale:

• Pay Grade 4 - Administrative Pay Scale; see www.bonhamisd.org
• $1000 Technology Incentive
• BISD pays $325.00 towards medical premium for employee
• BISD pays Telehealth premium for employee
• BISD provides a $10,000 life inusrance policy for employee
  
  

How To Apply

• Internal Candidates: Send a Letter of Interest, Resume and copy of Valid Certificate to Kelly Trompler, Superintendent, via Inter-office mail to BISD Administration Office or electronically via email to kelly.trompler@bonhamisd.org
• External Candidates: Complete an online application. Please submit a Letter of Interest, Resume and copy of Valid Certificate with your electronic application.