Associate Principal; SY

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 2/11/2026

Job Title: Associate Principal Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Principal Date Revised: 02/11/2026

Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level Paygrade: Admin PG5, 12 month

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional programming, and campus level operations, management, and oversight. Coordinate, manage, and monitor assigned student activities and services. Serve in the place of the campus principal during their absence.

• Education/Certification: Master’s degree from accredited university, Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate effective no later than posted duty day start date for the position, Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T‑TESS) appraiser
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Thorough knowledge of campus operations;
  Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
  Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness;
  Ability to manage budget and personnel;
  Ability to interpret and implement policy, procedures, and data;
  Ability to interpret data;
  Strong Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher;
  Two years as a campus administrator

• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, assist 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 the decision-making process.
• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure the classroom and campus activities align with and support the desired outcomes.

• Promote a positive, caring, and supportive climate for learning.
• Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
• Establish interactive two-way communication with the principal, staff, students, parents, and community.
• 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.
• Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
• Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement including but not limited to professional development, leadership capacity, and professional growth.

• 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 students and/or school concerns with parents, students, and teachers.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.

• Supervise, oversee campus operations in principal's absence.
• Help plan daily campus activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
• Work with instructional coaches, department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition of supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials in accordance with district procedures.
• Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
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