Assistant Principal - High School

Position: Assistant Principal - High School - 2026-2027 School Year
Position:
Assistant Principal, High School

Location:

La Porte High School

This position is for the  school year.

Job Qualifications:

* 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

Experience:

* Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience

* Campus-wide leadership experience

* Assistant Principal experience preferred

Special

Skills:

* 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

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

* 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.

School/Organizational Improvement

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

Student Management

* 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 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 noninstructional periods.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

* Oversee campus operations in 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.

Personnel Management

* Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.

* Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

School/Community Relations

* Articulate the school's mission to 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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