Assistant Principal; Internal

Assistant Principal (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Donna Independent School District – PS Garza Elementary, Donna, Texas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 21, 2026 5:00 PM (CST)

Posted:
Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $65,638 to $93,486 Per Year

Assistant Principal

Exempt

Assigned Campus and Level

Reports To:

Principal

Approved By:
Board of Trustees

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

Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

• Master's degree required
• Three years experience as a classroom teacher

• Certified Principal (required)
• Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T‑TESS) appraiser (preferred)

• Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
• Observe in the classroom for program implementation and provide written feedback.

• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

• Supervise operations in principal's absence.
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on documented program needs.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

• Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in meetings and special events as assigned.
• Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or…