Assistant Principal - Willow Wood Junior High

Assistant Principal - Willow Wood Junior High -  School Year

Job : 5742213

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. Actively promote the improvement of instruction by fostering a positive school/organizational climate where all children can learn and become successful.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification: Master’s degree;
  Texas Education Agency/State Board for Educator Certification Teaching & Administrative Credentials;
  Certificate for appraiser in T‑TESS;
  Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD).
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Thorough understanding of school operations; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to coordinate campus support operations; effective skills in behavior management.
• Experience: Three years as a classroom teacher; experience in planning and presenting staff development.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

• Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs.
• Promote the use of technology in teaching and learning processes.

School/Organizational Climate

• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and handle emotionally challenging situations.
• Work with individuals and committees on strategies to address behavior and academic concerns.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Perform classroom visitations and demonstrations.

Personnel Management

• 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.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
• Help plan daily school activities by developing class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise student attendance reporting 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.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy.

Student Management

• Ensure adequate student supervision during non‑instructional periods.
• Help develop a student discipline management system that promotes positive behavior.
• Ensure school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development to improve the skills related to job responsibilities.

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit support for its realization.
• Demonstrate awareness of school‑community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Academic Excellence Indicators & Campus Performance Objectives

• Provide instructional leadership to impact student learning.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.

Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; occasional district‑wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Administrative Programs 4

Days: 207

Reports to: Principal

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $74,418 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.