Assistant Principal

Job Overview

The Assistant Principal assists the principal of an individual school to ensure high standards of student performance in a safe learning environment that supports delivery of the approved curricula and meets the mission and vision of the school.

• Provide instructional leadership for the campus including analyzing data and developing plans to increase student achievement with the principal.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of the District approved curriculum in all courses.
• Participate in developing the Campus Improvement Plan and assist with the curriculum-related activities such as program development and evaluation.
• Analyze available data for the development and implementation of campus specific staff development.
• Monitor student behavior, enforce discipline rules, and devise systems to support positive student behavior.
• Coordinate and maintain a system for tracking student attendance and tardiness by enforcing district attendance policies.

• Support the principal in defining the expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the public.
• Practice a commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Assist with interviewing, selecting, evaluating, and growing high quality school staff.

• Manage the use of school facilities and grounds and coordinate programs associated with student safety to ensure a clean, orderly and safe learning environment.
• Perform all technical or procedural responsibilities efficiently and effectively (such as textbooks, duties, transportation, substitutes, keys, student activities, records, etc.).

• effective communication resulting in productive working relationships with students, staff, public and other system administrators.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities for instructional and non-instructional staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Appraising performance.
• Rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Master's degree
• Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification
• Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD or ILT) or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School Leadership
• Board Approved T-TESS Certification or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School Leadership
• Minimum of 2 years classroom teaching experience, preferably at the assigned level
• additional leadership experience on a campus or otherwise
• Possess a moral and ethical compass
• Demonstrate a heart and passion for leadership
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage personnel
• Ability to coordinate campus functions
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

$74,766-$106,168