Assistant Principal Elementary School 2026-2027

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.

About the Role

Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership and School Management
• Provide instructional leadership for the campus including analyzing data and developing plans to increase student achievement with the principal
• Aid 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
• Cook up a system for tracking student attendance and tardiness by enforcing district attendance policies
• Personnel Management
• 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
• Aid with interviewing, selecting, evaluating, and growing high quality school staff
• Administrative and Facilities Management
• 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)
• School/Community Relations
• Establish and maintain effective communication resulting in productive working relationships with students, staff, public and other system administrators
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities for instructional and non-instructional staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance
• Rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
• 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
• Work with curriculum and instruction
• Evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Manage personnel
• Coordinate campus functions
• Implement policy and procedures
• Interpret data
• Organize, communicate, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
• The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Attendance at conferences and professional development is required.
• Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.
• May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Additional Information
• Work will require frequent prolonged and irregular hours including some evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Travel may be required to attend district and/or state meetings and conferences and school-related events.

Additional Information

Primary Location TEXAS Job District/Campus Leadership Organization DEPARTMENT Position Calendar 210AUG School Year 2026-2027 Salary Grade 104 Unposting Date Sep 30, 2026, 9:59:00 PM