Assistant Principal - High School

Position: Assistant Principal - High School (2026-2027 School Year)
Assistant Principal - High School  School Year)

JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 01/07/2026 POSTING NUMBER: 051753

LOCATION:

Admin Human Resources - 726

POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Principal - High School  School Year)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

* 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.

* 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 staff, parents, and community members.

* Assist principal in developing, maintain, and using appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

* Assist and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.

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

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

* Serve as principal in the absence of the regular principal.

* Assist in the administration of the daily organization of the school including class scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.

* Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance supervisor on investigative follow-up actions.

* Work with department heads and faculty in compiling annual budget requests based upon documented program needs.

* Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; conduct inventories; maintain records; and verify receipts for such material.

* Cooperate in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.

* Assume responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.

* Implement policies established by Federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and the local Board.

* Serve as a campus behavior coordinator and fulfill the duties set out in Texas Education Code Section 37.0012.

* 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.

* Responsible for accurate designation of codes related to withdrawn and active student records.

* Responsible for reviewing reports of student data, initiating updates of such data, and ensuring that data is accurately entered into the computer database and that the records are maintained in a location that is known and accessible to them.

* 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 mission.

* Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.

* Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

* Regular attendance.

* Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

* Three years successful junior high/high school teaching experience

* One-year successful administrative and/or instructional leadership experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Master's Degree in educational administration and/or curriculum and instruction

* Texas Principal certification, or other appropriate Texas certificate (if out-of-state, eligible for Texas Principal as Instructional Leader)

* Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL), or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

* District approved teacher appraisal system, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Thorough understanding of school administrative operations

* Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

* Strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills

* Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

CONTACT INFORMATION:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians,…