Districtwide Assistant Principal: Lead School Improvement

Qualifications

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL



Job Description

JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: In accordance with the salary schedule approved by the Board of Trustees

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

DUTY DAYS:
Early Childhood/Elementary 210 Days

Middle 215 Days

High 215 Days

DEPARTMENT: Designated Campus

DATE REVISED: May 2026

This position is eligible for a Chapter 21 contract.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the principal in the administration of the instructional program and the operation of the school campus.

Qualifications

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Valid Texas Administrator's Certificate

• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in decision-making.
• Knowledge in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, procedures, and programs specifically related to the operation of schools in Texas.

• Monitor the instructional program by reviewing teacher lesson plans, observing classroom instruction on a regular basis, conferencing with staff, and carefully analyzing assessment data related to student academic performance.
• Work closely with the principal and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in the design and implementation of the instructional program.
• Assist the principal in providing appropriate campus-level curriculum/instruction staff development in a timely and effective manner.

• Project a positive image; establish and maintain a work environment conducive to positive staff morale.
• Promote and provide a positive teaching/learning environment for staff and students.
• Practice good listening skills and be receptive to suggestions and input from staff, students, and parents.
• Communicate with staff, students, and parents in a clear and effective manner.
  9. Take an active and sincere interest in the well-being of students and staff. 10. Demonstrate skill in working with students, staff, and parents to successfully resolve conflict.
• Assist the principal in promoting activities to recognize and honor students, staff, and community volunteers for various types of service and accomplishments.

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the school's mission; collaboratively build with staff a common vision for school improvement.
• Promote high expectations for staff and students in an enabling, supportive manner. 14. Provide leadership that produces desired results and significant improvement in student academic achievement.
• Identify and apply research findings to facilitate school improvement.
• Assess various aspects of the school program and effectively use the resultant information to implement actions that improve learning and provide an orderly and purposeful environment.
• Implement actions that ensure each staff member's knowledge and understanding of the annual campus plan for school improvement.
• Monitor student attendance; devise and implement strategies that improve student attendance.

• Assist in the selection of new staff members for the campus. 20. Define expectations for staff (e.g., routine procedures, classroom management, instructional strategies, communication with

• Observe and document job performance, provide development supervision, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff members.
• Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal.
• Complete personnel management reports in a timely manner.
• Assist individual staff members in developing professional growth plans, setting realistic improvement goals, and attending professional conferences/workshops as time and funds allow.