Assistant High School Principal

Assistant High School Principal

Big Spring ISD - Big Spring High School, Big Spring, Texas

This job is also posted in Region 18 Education Service Center Consortium

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Apr 23, 2026 1:07 PM (UTC)

Assistant High School Principal

Position Purpose
:
Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.

• Education/Certification:
  • Master's degree from accredited university
  • Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
  • Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Knowledge of campus operations
  • Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
  • Ability to manage budget and personnel
  • Ability to implement policy and procedures
  • Ability to interpret data
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience:
  • Two years experience as a classroom teacher

• Instructional Management
  • 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.
  • Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
  • Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision‑making process.
• School/Organizational Improvement
  • Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
  • Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
  • Assist principal to develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Student Management
  • May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
  • Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
  • Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  • Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
  • Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.
• Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
  • Oversee campus operations in principal's absence.
  • Assume leadership for planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
  • Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
  • Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
  • Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
  • Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
  • Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
• Personnel Management
  • Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
  • Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• School/Community Relations
  • Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
  • Demonstrate awareness of school‑community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Other
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work of teachers,…