High School Assistant Principal​/Instructional Leader

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, June 15, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time).

Job Title:

Assistant Principal/Campus Instructional Leader
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Campus Principal and Curriculum Director
Dept./School:
Middle School

Support the campus principal in providing instructional leadership, student supervision, and operational management of the school while leading the implementation of curriculum, instruction, college/career readiness, and professional development initiatives. This role ensures high-quality teaching and learning through coaching, program monitoring, and data-informed decision-making.

• Master’s degree in educational administration or related field
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Texas Principal certification or eligibility required
• Instructional Leadership or Coaching certification (preferred)

• Strong instructional leadership, coaching, and data analysis skills
• In-depth knowledge of TEKS, curriculum alignment, and instructional strategies
• Experience with CTE, CCMR, dual credit programs, and secondary instructional programs
• Proficiency with instructional technology tools and learning platforms
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of successful teaching experience
• Leadership or coaching experience at the campus or district level (preferred)

• Assist the principal with the daily operations of the campus including supervision, discipline, safety, and logistics.
• Support implementation and monitoring of the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Participate in the teacher appraisal process (T-TESS), offering formative and summative feedback.
• Oversee student attendance tracking and implement truancy prevention strategies.
• Supervise arrival, dismissal, lunch, and other assigned duties to ensure campus safety and organization.
• Conduct student conferences, parent meetings, and disciplinary interventions as needed.

• Serve as an instructional coach and mentor to classroom teachers.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs, provide actionable feedback, and facilitate coaching cycles.
• Guide the implementation of high-impact teaching strategies, student engagement techniques, and research-based instructional practices.
• Monitor and support instructional accommodations for diverse learners, including EL, SPED, 504, and RTI students.
• Collaborate with teachers on lesson planning aligned with TEKS, district curriculum, and assessment frameworks.
• Support vertical alignment and backward design practices within and across grade levels.

• Ensure rigor and alignment in dual credit and CTE instruction.
• Verify CTE teacher certifications and support proper scheduling aligned with TEA requirements.
• Assist with CTE budget planning and instructional resource procurement.
• Provide training to campus staff on compliance, documentation, and scheduling best practices related to CCMR and CTE programs.

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate professional development aligned to district and campus goals.
• Lead and support campus PLCs focused on data-driven planning and instructional alignment.
• Develop and provide tools that support effective PLC practices and backward planning.

• Support teachers in analyzing student data to guide instruction and develop targeted interventions.
• Monitor progress using benchmark, formative, and digital learning data.
• Assist in the creation of data dashboards and reports for use by leadership and instructional teams.
• Collaborate with staff to identify performance gaps and drive student achievement growth.
• Provide training and coaching on the effective use of instructional technology tools and platforms.
• Partner with the campus technology coordinator and district staff to ensure technology is integrated into classroom practice.
• Monitor the use of digital learning programs to support engagement and personalization.

• Support teachers in using student data to communicate progress with families.
• Facilitate growth-focused conversations with teachers grounded in evidence and classroom impact.
• Serve as a liaison between campus staff, central office, and instructional program vendors.

Supervise assigned personnel, student activities, and instructional programs. Participate in the evaluation of staff as assigned by the campus principal.

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing and walking; movement across campus and classrooms
• District and campus travel required; extended hours during peak times and events