Elementary School Assistant Principal – Accelerating Campus Excellence; ACE Campus

Elementary School Assistant Principal – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus

Reports To:

Principal on Special Assignment – ACE Campus

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Pay Grade: CA 1

ACE Stipend: $12,000 Annual ACE Leadership Stipend (in accordance with the District ACE Compensation Plan)

Primary Purpose

The Assistant Principal – Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Elementary School supports the campus principal in implementing the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) turnaround model and ensuring strong instructional leadership, effective school operations, and systems that accelerate student achievement.

The ACE Assistant Principal works collaboratively with the principal and instructional leadership team to support rigorous instruction, strengthen teacher effectiveness, monitor student performance data, and implement campus improvement strategies that lead to measurable improvements in student outcomes.

The Assistant Principal must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire and support staff, utilize feedback to improve performance, drive results, and champion the needs of students, employees, and the district.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Assistant Principal or other appropriate administrative certification
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience

Preferred

• Two or more years of successful experience as a campus administrator
• Five or more years of classroom teaching experience
• Experience supporting instructional coaching and teacher development
• Experience working in high-needs or turnaround campuses
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Thorough understanding of school operations and campus management systems
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and effective teaching practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret student achievement data to guide instructional improvement
• Knowledge of state accountability systems and campus improvement planning
• Ability to coach and support teachers in improving instructional practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and compliance requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management

• Support the implementation of the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) instructional model.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs.
• Support the principal in ensuring rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in all classrooms.
• Monitor instructional practices and provide feedback to teachers to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Support teachers in implementing research-based instructional strategies and high-quality instructional materials.
• Encourage and support innovative instructional practices and continuous improvement.
• Promote the effective use of instructional technology in the teaching and learning process.
• Assist in monitoring student performance data and support interventions to improve student achievement.

School / Organizational Climate

• Promote a positive, caring school climate that supports student learning and staff collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Support a school culture that reflects high expectations for both students and staff.
• Assist in building collaborative teams focused on improving instructional outcomes.

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as assigned.
• Serve as second appraiser in the teacher appraisal system as designated.
• Assist the principal in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff members.
• Support the professional growth and development of teachers through coaching and feedback.
• Assist in coordinating campus professional development activities aligned with campus instructional goals.

Administration and Fiscal / Facilities Management

• Supervise…