Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Achieving true equity requires you to look at all aspects, from both a larger systems perspective and an individual student perspective. You put differentiated and culturally relevant systems in place to ensure that every child has an equal chance for success. This requires you to understand the unique challenges and barriers faced by individual students or populations of students and you provide the support to help them overcome those barriers. You do this by establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with students and team members based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Your Mission
As a Compass Rose Assistant Principal, you are a campus leader and ed reformer with a relentless commitment to foster a school environment of high expectations and support for students. You will manage, coach, and develop teachers to achieve bold results with students. You will support the development of systems and protocols to ensure that academic achievement and school culture consistently reflects the core values and academic goals of Compass Rose.
You Live by our RIGHT Values
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Respect: We value each others’ diverse perspectives and experiences, communicate clearly and consistently, hold high expectations with empathy, and take time to really get to know others.
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Ingenuity: We challenge ourselves to find new solutions to the most difficult problems. We always welcome the opportunity to think creatively.
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Growth: We will undoubtedly face adversity. We commit to give and receive feedback and to be relentlessly reflective even in the most challenging problems.
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Honesty: We assume the best of others, provide authentic feedback & praise, reflect on our own strengths and areas for development, and act with courage to always do what is right over what is easy..
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Teamwork: You genuinely believe that ALL students can achieve excellence and that requires that you see the best in every person you interact with (students and team members alike) every day. We know that we are strongest and most successful when we work together.
Your Responsibilities
You will be challenged to achieve the following accountabilities:
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90% Approaching | 60% Meets | 30% Mastered on STAAR/EOC
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Achieve an A-rated campus
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85% Student Persistence
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90% of team members say it is a "Great Place to Work"
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85% team member retention
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97.5% Average Daily Attendance for students
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Assist in the formulation of campus goals and objectives addressing the needs of students
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Hold high expectations for self and others
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Lead instructional team to achieve measurable and ambitious results
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Lead instructional team to improve their teaching quickly and measurably through daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations
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Supervise the implementation of Compass Rose curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
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Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provides feedback
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Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals
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Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development, student achievement, and manage work-related tasks
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Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions
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Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development
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Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
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Attend student recruitment initiatives
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Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring, or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our students
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Plan, participate, and/or lead professional development sessions for team members
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Proactively identify opportunities to improve and consistently reflect on past actions to guide future decisions
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Use data-driven approaches frequently and consistently to improve student learning outcomes
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Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives
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Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission, core values, and core habits of the school district
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Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
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Coordinate clear and consistent behavior management systems school-wide that recognize positive student behavior and restorative practices
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Support the development of students’ character and sense of community
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Communicate students’ progress with student and family
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Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify
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Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and sub coverages
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Plan and lead morning drop offs, afternoon pickups, and recess and lunch monitoring
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Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the registrar on follow-up investigations and calls
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Work with the Business Clerk to request supplies, textbooks, equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
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Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities
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Manage a team of teachers and paraprofessionals
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Champion and model Compass Rose core values and habits in adult culture
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Champion and model Compass Rose’s talent philosophies
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Coach team members to build technical capacity
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Select, onboard, evaluate, and engage talent in the right roles
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Coach and develop team members on performance frameworks via 1:1 check-ins and frequent observations and feedback sessions
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Fully engage in the True North Performance and Development cycle
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Set clear, rigorous and achievable goals and expectations with each team members
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Identify supports needed for team members reach success
You
Required
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A Bachelor’s degree required
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At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience with proficient results
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Teacher leadership or administrative experience
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Proven track record of achieving success in the K-12 setting
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Ability to instruct students and guide restorative student practices
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Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
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Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Your schedule
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Year-round position with general operating day hours of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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after-hours events and communications will be required
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Full time, Non-exempt, 12- months
Compensation and Benefits
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Year-round position with annual salary based on experience ranging from $71,000 - $87,000
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Provides Paid Leave Days: 10 Days for 10-month team members
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Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options and telehealth services
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$1,000-2,000 Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
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Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
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Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave
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Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
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Employee assistance programs that provide access to mental and emotional well-being support
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Employee resource groups (affinity groups) are a part of our culture
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Closure Dates (27 days in addition to summer break for 10 and 11-month team members and 34 days for 12-month team members)
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Provides curriculum and lesson planning support as well as clear roles/responsibilities in terms of instructional expectations and schedule.
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Provides consistent Coaching and Feedback through our True North Development Cycle and Polaris Instructional Coaching Cycle
Compass Rose Public Schools offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes both district-paid and voluntary products. We provide you with a variety of benefits and resources to help you reach your healthcare and retirement needs. Details of all available benefits can be found on our Employee Benefits Center website,
COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) 540-9265
This position may be partially or fully funded from federal grants or programs, state grants, philanthropic grants, or local sources.