Assistant Principal

Please note that there are two parts to the assistant principal candidate pool application. The supplemental application will be emailed to you 24-72 hours after submitting your initial application in TMS. Your application for the 2025-2026 Assistant Principal Candidate Pool will not be considered complete until both the initial and the supplemental applications have been submitted.

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Executive Leadership - The assistant principal demonstrates the ability to produce exceptional outcomes through modeling and supporting others.

* Supports and implements a shared vision of success

* Supports and implements campus-wide goals

* Impacts and influences changes that will improve the school

* Maximizes human potential

* Makes effective decisions that support campus goals

* Develops and implements strategic plans

Instructional Leadership - The assistant principal is committed to maintaining a comprehensive program of instruction.

* Supports implementation of standards-based curriculum

* Supports the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that drive increases in student achievement

* Provides actionable feedback to teachers to improve the quality of instruction

* Completes rigorous evaluations of instructional staff for continuous improvement and accountability for results

* Monitors and supports the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement

Human Capital - The assistant principal develops the effectiveness of campus personnel through professional learning opportunities.

* Trains, develops, and supports a high performing campus staff

* Develops leadership capacity of campus staff

* Contributes to the retention of the most talented and valued staff

Strategic Operations - The assistant principal strategically plans and manages campus systems and operations.

* Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organization goals

* Effectively organizes and manages school and personal time to accomplish campus goals

* Establishes and supports organizational practices with long term sustainability in mind

Professional Responsibilities - The assistant principal conducts themselves in a professional manner.

* Supports and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders

* Communicates and behaves effectively with stakeholders (students, teachers, staff, parents, community, and District)

* Maintains personal and professional development

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

* Master's Degree in educational administration or a directly related field from an accredited university or be currently enrolled in a program leading to a master's degree in educational administration or a directly related field.

* Texas standard Principal certificate, one-year Texas Probationary Principal Certification, Texas mid-management certificate or have passed the Texas Principal Exam and be eligible for certification.

* Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education.

* Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the administration of school level operation.

* Ability to effectively plan, organize and coordinate the management functions and activities of school operation.

* Ability to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision.

* Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.

* Ability to promote a positive, caring climate for learning.

* Ability to effectively analyze problems, issues, and concerns and formulate appropriate alternative solutions.

* Ability to deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.

* Ability to interact effectively with student, staff, parents, and community members.

* Organizational, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.

* Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

* Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.