Secondary School Assistant Principal

Position: 2026-2027 Secondary School Assistant Principal
PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Assist the school principal in the administration and management of the instructional program and operations at an AISD High School. Coordinate and oversee assigned activities and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate or Out of State reciprocity process started

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas administrative certificate or Out of State reciprocity process started

Preferred:
Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification, Instructional Leadership

Training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) or Out of State reciprocal certifications

Preferred:
Certified T-TESS Appraiser or Out of State reciprocal certifications

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Thorough understanding of school operations

Work

Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:
Frequent sitting, standing and walking; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; reaching

Lifting:
Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional district wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Regular Attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

Three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher as evidenced by performance evaluations

Preferred:
Three years experience at the secondary level

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.

2. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate.

3. Provide appropriate time, resources, and materials to support staff in accomplishing educational goals.

4. Facilitate the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.

5. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.

6. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.

7. Employ effective interpersonal skills.

8. Participate in collaborative processes to develop campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.

9. Assist principal in developing, maintaining, and using appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

10. Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities (demonstrates initiative).

11. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff; serve as an appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system.

12. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

13. Serve as principal in the absence of the regular principal or associate principal.

14. Assist in the administration of the daily organization of the school including facilities class scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.

15. Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerical staff on investigative follow-up actions.

16. Work with department heads and faculty in compiling annual budget requests based upon documented program needs.

17.

Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; conduct inventories; maintain records; and verify receipts for such material.

18. Cooperate in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.

19. Assume responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.

20. Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local school board.

21. Coordinate and provide adequate supervision of students during non-management instructional periods.

22. Provide input to develop a student management system that results in positive student behavior.

23. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.

24. Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.

25. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

26. ake the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.

27. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

28. Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

29. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.

30. Use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.

31. Maintain confidentiality.

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