Position Purpose

To advance the mission of Hill Country Christian School by serving as a spiritual and academic leader cultivating character and academic excellence. This position supports fostering a Christ-centered learning environment, leading student discipleship and discipline, mentoring faculty, overseeing student life events and building strong partnerships with parents and faculty. 

Accountability

Reports to the High School Principal

FlSA Status

Exempt, Full-Time

Qualifications

• Must be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, the Hill Country Christian School of Austin’s Core Values and Statement of Faith.
• Must faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of this school.
• A bachelor’s degree is required, or a graduate degree in the field of education, is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience working within an Upper School division in a Christian or Classical setting is required.
• Experience working in a leadership capacity within Upper School (Middle and High School) is strongly preferred.
• Strong administrative skills are required.
• Must understand and be able to articulate how to effectively integrate the Christian Faith into the culture of this school, especially as it relates to student discipline and growth.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of conflict resolution skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative and organization in building programs, solving problems, and managing multiple projects and tasks.

Key Results Areas:  

The High School Assistant Principal will cultivate a Christ centered and excellent High School program through:

Intentional cultivation of student life activities and programs:

• Lead, develop, and implement programs, initiatives, and activities that foster a positive student culture aligned with the mission, vision, purpose, and core values of the school.
• Oversee High School events, trips.
• Develop and direct effective student life programs, including the small-group advisory program.
• Serve as the administrative point person for working together on student discipleship and service opportunities.
• Maintain a highly visible presence on campus, particularly during passing periods, lunches, chapels, study halls, and student assemblies.
• Support in coordination of division-level and grade-level retreats and student life events as needed.
• Complete other duties related to student prograHS and activities as assigned.

Support of departmental operations:

• Act as the primary proxy for the High School Principal in their absence; collaborate closely on strategic campus goals, and the implementation of division-wide initiatives.
• Serve as a support contact for parent inquiries and concerns; facilitate proactive, grace-filled parent-teacher conferences and lead targeted meetings to resolve issues.
• Assist High School Principal with supervision and mentoring of High School faculty, providing constructive feedback to enhance instructional quality.
• Support stakeholder management including hosting parent meetings.
• Manage day-to-day logistics related to High School operations and schedules.

Engagement in discipleship and discipline:

• Serve as a spiritual role model for students, staff, and the school community.
• Lead the administration of student discipline in accordance with the handbook and in support of the mission, vision, purpose, and core values of the school. 
• Utilize a grace-filled, restorative justice approach to discipline that encourages accountability and spiritual growth.
• Promote, uphold, and enforce expectations for student conduct and appearance as stated in the handbook, intervening and assigning consequences as necessary.
• Partner with parents in ensuring there is a gospel-oriented approach to student growth.
• Collaborate with the High School Principal and other staff to review, update, and enforce handbook policies.
• Assist High School Principal in reviewing teachers’ classroom management plans and practices, offering classroom support when needed.
• Work closely with the High School Principal to enforce the bullying policy, adjudicating any alleged bullying issues and communicating with parents throughout the process.
• Review and adjudicate allegations of academic dishonesty in violation of the handbook, eliciting support from the relevant Principal as needed.
• Assign and maintain a record of student lockers, ensuring appropriate use and regular maintenance of lockers.
• Assist in implementing and upholding student and campus safety drills, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure High School students use school-issued devices appropriately.
• Other duties related to student expectations and policies as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move about inside and outside of campus buildings.
• Must work in a stationary position using fine motor skills.
• Frequently communicate with co-workers, students, parents, and others. Must be able to exchange accurate and professional information in person, via email, or by telephone. 
• Able to lift 5 to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Possible exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.