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Comment by Samuel Febres on November 9, 2009 at 11:30am

Assistant Principal Resident

Job DescriptionFort Worth Independent School District
187 Day Contract Salary of $ 51,500 plus five additional days @ daily rate.Reimbursement of
1/3 tuition for all APP classes taken. All books for APP classes will be paid.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REFERENCE
Occasionally(0-33% of day, 0-32 repetitions)
Frequently (34-66% of day, 33-200 repetitions)
Constantly (67-100% of day, >200+ repetitions)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force
frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move
objects.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Indoors, in controlled environment, exposed to
weather elements when driving and at special outdoor events for school. A detailed
list of physical job requirements is available from the Compensation Department.These
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job
responsibilities.

Additional Job Information
Complete on-line application. Must complete an online application and attach a resume as a
word document. Two job related reference letters required if hired. Appropriate
license(s)/certification(s) required if hired. Official transcripts required if hired. All foreign
transcripts must be equivocated through an approved agency.

Application Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.2. Three years of classroom
teacher experience.3. Experience in inner-city schools with diverse populations preferred.4. A
proven record as a successful leader.5. A willingness to be immersed in an intensive, yearlong
learning experience.6. Professional resilience and integrity.7. Instructional
knowledge/expertise.8. Thorough knowledge of federal and state guidelines as well as district
policies and procedures.9. Demonstrate the ability to distinguish among weak, proficient, solid
and outstanding teachers10. Effective supervisory, communication, and conflict management
skills.11. Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

Job Qualifications
1. Attend all required classes and professional training associated with the APP.2. Complete
required assignments and projects successfully.3. Articulate and communicate the goals and
vision of the school.4. Monitor instructional progress through collaboration with the principal to
evaluate progress toward program goals. 5. Gather significant data relevant to the success of
the initiative.6. Impel dramatic improvements in academic achievement for all students.7. Assist
the principal in directing the implementation of the use of curricula through classroom
observations, conferences, and test data to improve instruction.8. Receive training related to
critical District drivers with other building staff. 9. Remain current in effective instructional
methods and techniques.10. Provide support in the delivery of instruction through
demonstration/instructional assistance.11. Multi-task and balance detailed steps to ensure
successful project completion.12. Teach other adults and commit to adults’ professional growth
and development.13. Assist the principal in informing the community about instructional goals
and objectives, student progress, attendance requirements, homework policies, and routine and
special school events and solicit positive community rapport.14. Hold self and others
accountable for high academic achievement for every student.15. Mobilize adults to take action
toward common goals.16. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Job Duties
Participate in a yearlong residency as well as complete academic training leading to a Master’s
of Education with Principal Certification from University Texas Arlington (UTA). Work under the
direction of the campus principal to hone his/her leadership skills and advance the goals of the
residency school.
General Summary
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Comment by Joe Robertson on March 10, 2009 at 6:32pm

Bienvenidos, Martita! Good to have you here in the Education section. You must be a brave person to teach 10th and 11th.

Comment by martita on March 10, 2009 at 3:24pm

Hi my is Marta and I live in PR. I am 41 years old. I teach esl in the high school level. I teach 10th and 11th grade. I would like someday relocate some where in the states. I am naturally from New Jersey, but been here in PR for the last 21 years. I am finishing a masters degree hopefully by Dec. 2009 lets see the economic situation is not all that great here. I hope to meet some people here.