High School Assistant Principal

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.

Reports to the High School Principal

Exempt, Full-Time

• 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.

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

• 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 programs and activities as assigned.

• 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.

• 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…