Description 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 2024-2025 Assistant Principal Candidate Pool will not be considered complete until both the initial and the supplemental applications have been submitted. Assistant Principal Vacancies 2024-2025 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.
Qualifications - 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.