Assistant Principal - SMHS; Spanish speaking SY

Assistant Principal - SMHS (Spanish speaking preferred) 26-27 SY

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District
San Marcos High School – San Marcos, Texas

Job : 5645566
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

DEPT./CAMPUS: SMHS DATE REVISED: April 2020

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Assist the principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and operations at the campus level. Coordinate assigned activities and services.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

Texas Mid-management or other appropriate Texas certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of school administrative operations
• Strong focus on improvement of student academic performance
• Ability to promote a safe and orderly learning environment

Minimum Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher.

• Assist in the administration of the daily organization of the school scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Provide appropriate time, resources, and materials to support staff in accomplishing educational goals.
• Facilitate the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Serve as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
• Regular attendance; must be willing and able to report to work at designated site on a regular daily basis according to established work schedule.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Employ effective interpersonal skills.
• Participate in collaborative processes to develop campus improvement plans with parents, staff and community members.
• Assist principal in developing, maintaining and using appropriate systems and records indicators.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting and orienting new staff.
• Share supervision and evaluation responsibility for professional staff with school principal.
• Supervise and evaluate custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, and others when assigned by the principal.
• Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance supervisor on investigative follow-up reports.
• Assist in working with the department heads and faculty in compiling annual budget requests based upon documented program needs.
• Assist in the requisition and coordination of textbooks; conduct inventories; maintain records; and verify receipt of textbooks and related materials.
• Coordinate custodial services and management of the physical plant; requisition of supplies; conduct inventories; maintain records; and verify receipts for such material.
• Cooperate in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Coordinate transportation, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and the local board.
• Coordinate and provide adequate supervision of students during non‑instructional periods.
• Provide input to develop a student management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the…