Assistant Superintendent/Principal

Job title: Assistant Superintendent/Principal Reports to: Superintendent

Serve as an educational leader of the School, under the supervision of the Superintendent, responsible for the effective day-to-day operation and performance of the School and for the effective execution of policies adopted by the Board of Directors. Committed to our mission, coordinate with the Superintendent on the planning, supervision, and evaluation of the instructional, business, financial and other operations of the school.

Responsibilities and duties

Executive Leadership and Organizational Management

• Effectively and prudently direct academic, operational, and institutional priorities of the organization and School.
• Work strategically with the Superintendent and an engaged and effective Board and guide the School’s evolution and continuous innovation and improvement.
• Promote goal-oriented performance across all teams and the School. (e.g., academic excellence indicators, interim assessment benchmarks, etc.).
• Understand all aspects of the academic, operational, and financial functions of the organization and regularly evaluate their impact on organizational goals.
• Demonstrate skill in anticipating, managing, and resolving conflict.
• Provide for effective two-way communication with School personnel.
• Ensure school facilities are properly maintained and adequate provision is made for the safety of students, employees, and other users of school facilities.
• Oversee enrollment growth and student recruitment initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent on facilities oversight and expansion planning.
• Monitor school property, casualty, and workers’ compensation loss experience to ensure appropriate risk management and loss control strategies are employed.
• Pursue professional development through reading, attending conferences, and involvement with related agencies or organizations.
• Remain informed of developments in local, state, and federal, and laws and policies and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements.

Academic Programming and Accountability

• Embrace accountability for the success of every student; be informed about all aspects of the instructional program and ensure there is a continuous focus on improving student academic outcomes.
• Work with staff, Superintendent, the Board of Directors, and the community to plan curriculum and assessment(s).
• Serve as primary academic leader to develop, evaluate, and revise the district and campus improvement plan(s) annually with the assistance of appropriate staff and input from all stakeholders.
• Assess individual and group needs of students based upon available and continuous data and ensure that instructional needs are considered for all students including special education and emergent bilingual students.
• Ensure that all appropriate committees are effectively in place and utilized (ARD, LPAC, Grade Level Placement, etc.).
• Conduct periodic evaluations of all programs and operations to determine improvements needed to reach goals of district and campus improvement plans.
• Ensure a favorable education environment through the implementation of an equitable and effective system of student discipline management.

Board Governance and Relations

• Serve as a key liaison between the Board, Superintendent, and school staff.
• Prepare reports as requested by the Superintendent and assist the Board in evaluating the effectiveness of school programs.
• Implement Board policy and develop and oversee administrative procedures and regulations to manage school operations.
• Recommend policy revisions and/or updates to the Board as necessary and appropriate.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in matters not covered by Board policy.
• Interpret Board policies to the staff and community and implement them accordingly.
• Support the preparation of all reports required by the Board, the Texas Education Agency, and/or other federal and state agencies and any records subpoenaed by a court of law.
• Assist the Board and Superintendent in identifying individual and team training needs and in arranging training opportunities.
• Prepare Board agendas and meeting materials in coordination with the Board President/Superintendent.
• Attend and participate in all Board meetings except closed meetings from which the Assistant Superintendent/Principal is excluded.
• Keep the Board and Superintendent continuously informed on issues, needs, academic performance, finances, and operations of the School.

Financial Management, Development, and Administration

• In coordination with the Superintendent, provide effective oversight and management to help ensure all applicable local, state, and federal requirements, deadlines, and covenants are met.
• Drive development and fundraising for the School in collaboration with designated staff, where appropriate, and the Board as needed.
• Initiate and cultivate relationships to broaden supporters and ensure sustainability of the School.
• Negotiate partnerships and foster strategic organizational relationships on behalf of the School.

Human Capital Management

• Ensure the School has the human capital necessary to carry out all school and organizational functions effectively and within budget.
• Support all professional development activities.
• Recommend the number and types of positions needed to carry out school functions effectively.
• Promote a positive work environment that fosters high staff morale and excellence.
• Assist the Superintendent in the recruitment and employment of properly certified and/or licensed personnel as required to provide services to students.
• Recommend contracted services for district functions where appropriate and necessary.
• Support the personnel evaluation program.
• Support the termination or suspension of employees or nonrenewal of term-contract personnel.

Supervisory responsibilities and authority

Exercise general day-to-day supervision over the campus(es). The Assistant Superintendent/Principal is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out responsibilities as long as such action does not deviate from established organizational policies, does not break confidentiality, and is consistent with sound professional judgment. Be accountable to the Superintendent and Board of Directors.

Qualifications

Education and certification

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in business, management, or educational administration preferred. MBA, JD, or exit level degree in other fields also considered.
• Teaching certificate issued by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification or equivalent.
• Texas (or other state) superintendent certificate, other appropriate certification preferred, or demonstrated executive experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Thorough knowledge of school law, school finance, curriculum and instruction, and/or school rating/accountability systems is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel preferred.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.
• Ability to lead, delegate, and coordinate campus support operations.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop strategy, align resources, implement plans with fidelity, assess progress, and address gaps to achieve strong and consistently high results across all functional areas.
• An unwavering commitment to upholding and fulfilling all fiduciary responsibilities with integrity.
• Impeccable credibility and ability to create and maintain strong relationships built on trust and transparency with staff, students, families, funders, and public officials.
• Ability to cultivate a safe, collaborative, inclusive and empowering culture, and climate.

Experience

Combination of at least 8 years of successful teaching and administrative leadership experience at the campus and/or district level, preferably in a charter school setting.

How to apply

Download the fillable application below and complete every question. Enter “N/A” where a question does not apply; do not leave a question blank. Save the completed PDF, attach your resume, and email it to AIAsupt@slh-law.com. Letters of recommendation may be sent to the same address. Out-of-state applicants: if you have resided in another state within the last 10 years, or have a criminal history in another state, request a criminal history search report from that state’s public safety office and have it forwarded to AIAsupt@slh-law.com, Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein, LLP, 845 Proton Road, San Antonio, Texas 78258. The application remains incomplete until that report is received. Application PDF