Associate Principal Middle School 2026-2027

Job Overview

The Associate Principal is the second level of administration and supervision assigned to a middle school or high school campus. The incumbent may perform many of the same duties as assigned to an assistant principal position but are generally assigned school-wide responsibilities that are broader in scope. The Associate Principal has supervision over assistant principals, faculty and staff. The Associate Principal acts for the Principal in his/her absence as required and/or assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership for the campus including analyzing data and developing plans to increase student achievement with the principal
• Assist 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
• Aid in the development and implementation of campus specific staff development
• Monitor student behavior, student attendance, and enforce discipline rules
• Develop, design, maintain master schedule
• Serve in the principal’s role when the principal is not available
• Manage the use of and coordinate the maintenance of school facilities and grounds 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.)
• Plan, organize, and coordinate teaching, support services, student services, student activities and school/community relations programs
• Establish and maintain effective communication resulting in productive working relationships with students, staff, public, and other system administrators
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities for instructional and non-instructional staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws

Qualification Requirements

• 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
• Bonded and approved by the State of Texas
• 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 (MS, HS) campus level administrative experience as an assistant principal or dean of instruction
• Minimum of 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Possesses a moral and ethical compass
• Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage personnel
• Ability to coordinate campus functions
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• 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
• 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