Associate Principal - High School

Associate Principal - High School (26-27)

Northwest Independent School District, Northlake, Texas.
Job : 5690302 |
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled |
Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) |
Starting Date: To Be Determined |
Position Type: Full-Time |
Salary: $114,130 to $148,789 Per Year

Reports To: Campus Principal |
Dept./Campus: Campus Assigned |
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt |
Duty Days: 226 Days |
Pay Grade: A45 |
Date Revised: 05/2024

Primary

Purpose:

Work with the campus principal to coordinate and administer the various programs of the school within the framework of the philosophy, goals, and policy established by the Board, within the status and standards of regulatory agencies, and in accordance with administrative regulations. Assist with the overall coordination of campus staff and operations.

• Master’s degree
• Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) appraiser
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations
• Two years experience as a classroom teacher
• Experience as an assistant principal (preferred)

• Assist the principal with the development and coordination of the total curriculum and instructional program in accordance with district guidelines.
• Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Conduct instructional observations and conferences with staff that result in diagnostic and prescriptive feedback for growth and improved performance.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
• Assist the Principal with master scheduling.
• Assist faculty and staff in identifying, defining, and solving instructional related problems.
• Utilize the instructional staff and support services (intra-district and inter-district) to maintain and improve the instructional program.

• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning by interacting effectively with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school programs.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

• Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of programs and projects for which you are responsible and punctually submit accurate reports as may be required by law, District policy, or administrative regulation.
• Help plan daily school 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 attendance clerk on follow‑up investigations.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety‑drill practice activities.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Communicate, interpret, and comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, board policy, administrative procedures, and TEA regulations.

• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non‑instructional periods and extracurricular…