Applying through this posting allows you to submit a general application, expressing your interest to work with the District at the campus/es where there is a vacancy throughout the school year. 

                                               Terms of Employment:

Elementary School Assistant Principal-

11 months/ 207 days per year.  Salary is at Administrative Program Pay Grade AP4 on the EISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract, as applicable. 

Annual salary range is $61,483 – $73,195 based upon directly related experience.

Middle School Assistant Principal-

11 months/ 207 days per year.  Salary is at Administrative Program Pay Grade AP5 on the EISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract, as applicable. 

Annual salary range is $64,559 – $76,855 based upon directly related experience.

High School Assistant Principal-

11 months/ 207 days per year.  Salary is at Administrative Program Pay Grade AP6 on the EISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract, as applicable. 

Annual salary range is $68,753 – $81,850 based upon directly related experience.

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree from an approved educational institution
• Texas Mid-Management or other appropriate Texas Certification
• T-TESS Appraiser Certificate

Experience:

• Three years experience as a classroom teacher

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1. Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
2. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
3. Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.

School/Organizational Climate

1. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
2. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
3. Communicate effectively with students and staff.

School/Organizational Improvement

1. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
2. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

 Personnel Management

1. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
2. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

1. Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
2. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
3. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
4. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
5. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
6. Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
7. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
8. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

Student Management

1. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.
2. Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
3. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
4. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

School/Community Relations

1. Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
2. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
3. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other:

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional districtwide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.