Assistant Principal – Elementary; Accelerated Campus Excellence - ACE Campus

Abilene ISD - Assistant Principal – Elementary (Accelerated Campus Excellence - ACE Campus)

Job Title: Assistant Principal – Elementary (Accelerated Campus Excellence - ACE Campus)

School: Martinez Elementary - Accelerated Campus Excellence

Campus

Description:

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, Martinez Elementary will reopen as an ACE campus, a proven whole-school model that provides intentional supports to ensure that every student can succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Date Posted: 2/18/2026

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 1

Commitment: Full Time

Description/Notes: Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Texas Evaluation and Support System (TTESS) appraiser - preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Proven success in leading a school toward continuous improvement in academic goals with a relentless pursuit of academic excellence for all students
• Deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction and evidence-based practices
• Demonstrated leadership on campus-wide committees and/or campus-wide activities
• Proven experience to use and interpret data to inform decision-making processes that allow for intentional actions to lead to improved student/campus achievement
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Experience:

• Three years' experience as a classroom teacher
• Assistant Principal Experience preferred

• Serve as a transformational leader working to create a best-in-class learning environment.
• Create, cultivate and lead a culture of excellence, support, and community for all stakeholders.
• Participate in professional development and training to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members.
• Provide for two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
• Support the principal in developing and setting annual campus performance objectives.
• Support the development of the campus improvement plan with staff, parents and community members.
• Help the principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
• Delegate leadership responsibilities as appropriate, ensuring strong systems of monitoring, support, and feedback for campus staff.
• Serve as a member of the campus-based Instructional Leadership Team & site-based decision-making committee, and others as assigned

• Promote the expectation for high-level performance from staff and students and recognize excellence and achievement.
• Develop and monitor instructional and administrative processes to ensure that instructional practices are aligned to evidence-based practice and implemented with fidelity.
• Ensure high-quality instructional materials are resources are implemented with fidelity.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.
• Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management and communication with parents, families and community members.
• Provide professional learning to support the teaching staff in accomplishing the school's instructional goals.
• Disaggregate and interpret data in order to assist in developing appropriate next steps for campus improvement and for recognition of success.
• Support teachers in analyzing data and developing action plans to…