Assistant Principal, High School

La Porte ISD - Assistant Principal, High School

Description/Notes: This position is for the  school year.

• 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.

• 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 the principal to develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

• 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 non‑instructional periods.

• Oversee campus operations in the 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.
• Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs, as assigned. Assist the principal in the management of multiple activity funds.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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

• Articulate the school’s mission to the 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.

• Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, and others as assigned.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university
• Texas administrator or principal certificate required
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Certified T‑TESS appraiser, or willing to obtain

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Campus‑wide leadership experience
• Assistant Principal experience preferred

• Knowledge of campus operations
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills

Minimum: $75,073

Midpoint: $89,476

Based on 2025‑2026 Compensation Plan. Salary commensurate with experience.

Pay Grade:
Administrative Pay Grade 2, 11‑Duty Months

La Porte ISD contributes $400/monthly to employee‑only health insurance, which is $175/monthly greater than the state‑required minimum contribution of $225/monthly.