Interim Administrator (Pool)

Primary Purpose:

Servce as an interim/temporary administrator in any role: Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, etc.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes in the administrator’s absence.
• Communicate and promote the expectation for high level performance from staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement.
• Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflict.
• Work with faculty and students to implement the school’s student management system to maintain an orderly school environment.

Student Growth and Development

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
• Manage the use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
• Ensure that staff are implementing classroom environments that are conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Leave notes or complete the approved substitute report form at the end of the workday.
• Report any accidents or incidents to the appropriate administrator.

Communication

• Communicate in a friendly, positive, and professional manner towards students, parents, and staff.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in substitute training and activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with all state, district, and school regulations and policies.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct the work of campus personnel
• Supervise students

Minimum Experience:

• Experience working as a principal or assistant principal in a public-school setting

Minimum Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree required
• Texas Mid Management/Principal certification or other appropriate Texas certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to manage and direct student and staff behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Punctuality and dependability

Working Conditions:

Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); prolonged standing; frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting; frequent walking.

Ability to concentrate (detailed work); communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason; understand verbal instructions; analyze; differentiate; memorize; read; coordinate district functions; compile; compute; instruct; maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours.