High School Assistant Principal

High School Assistant Principal (9-12)

Devine ISD Devine High School - Devine, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5896128

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

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 implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years experience as a classroom teacher

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping 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 decision-making process.

School/Organizational Improvement

Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment

of the school’s mission.

Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community

members.

Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track

progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Student Management

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 Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

Oversee campus operations in principal’s absence.

Take a leadership role in planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the

development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity

schedules.

Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and

address issues.

Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on

documented program needs.

Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in

accordance with district procedures.

Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to

best meet campus needs.

Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

Personnel Management

Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.

Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

School/Community Relations

Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

Demonstrate awareness of…