Amarillo High School Assistant Principal Job Amarillo area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-2027 Amarillo High School Assistant Principal

Amarillo High School Assistant Principal

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Job Description

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

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
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.

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

Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.

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

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

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

Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.

Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Employ effective interpersonal skills.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Provide input to develop a student management system that results in positive…