Assistant Principal, Middle School

2026-27 Assistant Principal, Middle School Job Description

REVISED 6/10/26

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To assist the school principal in the overall administration of the campus programs; provide instructional leadership with guidance and direction; coordinate assigned student services that will ensure appropriate implementation of district policies and appropriate instructional guidelines to enhance student learning; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff, by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.

Education/Certification: Master’s Degree, required;
Texas Principal’s Certificate or Texas Mid-Management Certificate, required;
Certified T‑TESS Appraiser, preferred.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; demonstrate working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; demonstrate ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness; demonstrate knowledge of school administrative operations; computer knowledge, preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher, required.

• Assist the principal for the successful and effective development, supervision, evaluation and improvement of the instructional program.
• Keep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in curriculum and instruction and by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; disseminate information and materials to all campus staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and act as an appraiser of teachers and evaluate job performance of other staff members as assigned.
• Evaluate other assigned staff members to document their performance and to recommend employment.
• Assist teachers in maintaining student discipline and monitoring student behavior.
• Counsel with students about their behavior while on the campus.
• Enforce the provisions of the District Discipline Management Plan to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Attend after‑school and off‑campus student activities to assist with the discipline and management of students.
• Supervise plant operations, attendance accounting and the school safety and security programs.
• Direct inventory, distribution and collection of textbooks/teaching resources.
• Perform such record‑keeping and report‑writing functions as the principal may direct.
• Keep the principal informed regarding conditions and needs of the school.
• Work cooperatively with the principal, the school staff and the student body to promote positive school and community relations.
• Assist in the daily organization of the school including class scheduling, teacher assignments, duties, substitute employees and extracurricular activities.
• Comply with federal, state, local and district policies and guidelines to provide fair and equitable service to all students.
• Work cooperatively with school staff in the preparation, evaluation and revision of the annual campus improvement plan and assist in preparing the faculty and student handbook.
• Support and maintain a common vision for school improvement and use the district site‑based shared decision‑making process to improve student learning and operational effectiveness by involving staff, parents and community members in a collaborative process.
• Coordinate and supervise PEIMS data.
• Adhere to ethical, legal and district standards.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Working Days: 212

Daily Rate pay range: Minimum: $349.50 Maximum: $487.62

Note:

Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job‑related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Job : 5771255

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $349.50 to $487.62 Per Day

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

McAllen Independent School District, Morris Middle School - McAllen, Texas

• Olga Mendez , Interim Principal
• Morris Middle School
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