Assistant Principal - High School

Assistant Principal – High School (26‑27 school year)

Position open for the 2026‑2027 school year, available immediately and continuing until filled.

Job
Final date to receive applications: posted until filled
Posted:
Feb 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: immediately
Position Type:
Full‑time

Assist in directing and managing the instructional program and supervising operations at the campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service; implement District policies and instructional programs; manage campus activities.

Education and Certification

• Master’s degree in educational administration
• Principal certification or appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified instructional supervisor and appraiser in Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and alternative education
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures and interpret data
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience

• Three years classroom teacher experience

Instructional and Program Management

• Monitor instruction to ensure program activities reflect outcomes and use findings for corrective action, improvement, and recognition.
• Assist the principal in analyzing and disaggregating data to meet students’ academic needs.
• Assist in monitoring Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills / Student Expectations as required by the Texas Education Agency.
• Work with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum systematically.
• Monitor curriculum delivery using walk‑throughs and coaching/mentoring procedures.
• Provide two‑way communication with district leaders, staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Lead a collaborative process to develop performance objectives involving staff, parents, and the community.
• Support use of appropriate information systems and records for campus performance objectives.
• Ensure students’ success per local standards, curriculum, and assessment.
• Comply with District policies, state and federal laws, and regulations.

School Improvement

• Determine and build a shared vision with staff; direct planning and implement programs to fulfill the school’s mission.
• Use assessment instruments, appraisal data, and professional learning to improve performance.
• Promote student performance improvements through disaggregated data comparison to state standards and prior year results.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and applying research findings to facilitate school improvement.

Personnel Management

• Collaborate with the principal in interviewing and selecting new staff.
• Define expectations for staff performance on instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with all staff.
• Assist the principal in making recommendations on personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal.
• Confer with staff on professional growth and jointly develop improvement goals.

Fiscal, Facilities, and Administrative Functions

• Comply with all policies, procedures, and internal controls related to finances.
• Report suspected violations of the code of ethics (e.g., theft, fraud).
• Conduct all business transactions ethically and honestly.
• Assist in developing the budget, implement programs within limits, maintain fiscal control, and report fiscal information accurately.
• Manage the use of school facilities; supervise maintenance for a safe campus environment.
• Provide instructional resources to support teaching staff.
• Compile, maintain, and file required reports and records in a timely manner.

Student Management

• With staff, encourage student input to develop a system that promotes positive behavior and climate.
• Ensure school rules are uniformly observed with equitable discipline.
• Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers on school and student matters.

Professional Growth and Development

• Develop professional skills relevant to the role.
• Lead efforts…