High School Assistant Principal

High School Assistant Principal

Lufkin Lufkin - Lufkin, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5872157

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:

Assistant Principal

Reports to:

Principal
Dept./School:
Lufkin High School

Primary

Purpose:

Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations including student discipline. Oversee assigned student activities and services.

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified T-TESS appraiser

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

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

Experience:

• A minimun of two years experience as a classroom teacher

Instructional Management

• 1. 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.
• 2. Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
• 3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.

School/Organizational Improvement

• 4. Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
• 5. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• 6. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Student Management

• 7. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• 8. 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.
• 9. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• 10. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• 11. Oversee campus operations in principal's absence.
• 12. Take a leadership role in planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• 13. Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
• 14. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• 15. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
• 16. Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
• 17. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

Personnel Management

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

School/Community Relations

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

Customer Care Skills

• 22. Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
• 23. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
• 24. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
• 25. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
• 26. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including…