Assistant Principal - Junior High School

Position: Assistant Principal - Junior High School (2026-2027 School Year)
Assistant Principal - Junior High School  School Year)

JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 01/07/2026 POSTING NUMBER: 051752

LOCATION:

Admin Human Resources - 726

POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Principal - Junior High School  School Year)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and operations at the campus level. Coordinate assigned activities and services.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist in the direction of school services to provide equitably for all students.

* Meet frequently with faculty, staff, parents, and students to further academic achievement.

* Assist in the implementation of the essential elements-based programs and review of lesson plans and teacher-made tests.

* Familiarize oneself with the district's curricula and instructional implementation strategies.

* Use evidence of program outcomes for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.

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

* Assist teachers in designing learning experiences for students.

* Assist with ARD meetings.

* Supervise/assist in the development of the master schedule.

* Supervise the screening, records, curriculum, and parent contact for special programs.

* Assist in the selection and distribution of textbooks.

* Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of campus staff development.

* Employ collaborative decision-making processes, foster and promote collegiality.

* Promote a positive, safe, caring climate to facilitate learning.

* Employ effective interpersonal skills.

* Employ an effective communication process that includes listening to all constituents.

* Anticipate, manage, and resolve conflicts effectively with faculty, staff, students and parents.

* Support creative planning and risk-taking.

* Show organizational skills in carrying out job responsibilities.

* Make sound decisions that are carried out effectively and in a timely manner.

* Show evidence that planning and actions dealing with job responsibilities are carried out to a successful conclusion.

* Focus one's area of responsibility towards accomplishing the district's mission and goals.

* Collaborate in developing the mission of the campus and articulating a vision directed towards school improvement.

* Serve on the campus improvement committee in the capacity stipulated by the principal as chairman of the committee.

* Work the campus improvement committee to examine program/service effectiveness by using student achievement data.

* Develop (as necessary), maintain, and utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of the school's overall school improvement efforts.

* Demonstrate a clear understanding of the respective roles of the Board, superintendent, central office and campus personnel.

* Use the District approved teacher appraisal system appropriately with teachers and appraisers; assist in the development of supplemental criteria (cum data, growth plans).

* Delegate duties, responsibilities, and functions effectively.

* Demonstrate skill in "coaching" staff/peers; provide technical assistance to the instructional staff concerning the teaching/learning process.

* Encourage personal and professional growth and leadership among the staff.

* Assist with the interviewing, selecting, and orientation of new staff effectively when needed.

* Provide input relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.

* Use modern technology, as appropriate, to manage personnel information.

* Show evidence of consistency, fairness, firmness and integrity.

* Prepare and oversee the teacher duty roster.

* Comply with district policies and procedures related to fiscal management of the school

* Manage, support, or facilitate a broad range of school operations including attendance accounting, textbook accounting, instructional supply inventory, energy management, purchasing, transportation, and equipment/facilities management.

* Act as the safety coordinator to implement the policies outlined in the Texas Hazards and Safety Act.

* Give input (based on relevant information to correct or improve construction) in preparation of campus level budget.

* Supervise the ordering/delivery/inventory of materials/supplies for the campus.

* Coordinate assignments and maintenance of student lockers.

* Serve as a campus behavior coordinator and fulfill the duties set out in Texas Education Code Section 37.0012.

* Develop and communicates effectively to students, staff, and parents the school's guidelines for student conduct.

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

* Promote collaborative teaming by conducting conferences with parents, students, and/or teachers concerning vital student issues.

* Monitor pupil attendance and work toward improvement as needed.

* Process attendance referrals to visiting teacher, making home visits when necessary.

* Supervise students…