Assistant Principal Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A Texas school district is looking for an Elementary Assistant Principal to assist in campus operations and administration of the instructional program. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and a Texas principal certificate. Responsibilities include coordinating student activities, supervising personnel, and managing budgets. The role is full-time, and the position is available immediately.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Must hold a Texas principal certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal in managing instructional programs.
• Coordinate student activities and services.
• Participate in developing educational programs.
• Promotes a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deals sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicates effectively with students and staff.

Skills

Knowledge of campus operations

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to manage budget

Ability to evaluate instructional programs

Good communication skills

Data interpretation

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree from accredited university

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Job description

2025-2026 Elementary Assistant Principal Pool

Kingsville ISD KISD - Kingsville, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5416251
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Salary is based on the district compensation plan and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications for the position.

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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from accredited university
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of campus operations
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Two years experience as a classroom teacher.

Supervises

All personnel assigned to office.

Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management

1. Participates in development and evaluation of educational programs.
2. Encourages and supports development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
3. Promotes the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.

School Climate

1. Promotes a positive, caring climate for learning.
2. Deals sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
3. Communicates effectively with students and staff.

School/Organizational Improvement

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

Personnel Management

1. Observes employee performance, records observations, and conducts evaluation conferences. Serves as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
2. Assists principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

1. Supervises operations in principal’s absence.
2. Helps plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
3. Supervises reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with counselors on follow-up investigations.
4. Works with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
5. Requisitions supplies; textbooks; and equipment; checks inventory; maintains records; and verifies receipts for materials.
6. Assists with safety inspections and safety‑drill practice activities.
7. Coordinates transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
8. Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

Student Management

1. Ensures that students are adequately supervised during non‑instructional periods.
2. Helps to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
3. Ensures that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
4. Conducts conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

Participates in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

School Community Relations

1. Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.
2. Demonstrates awareness of school‑community needs and initiates activities to meet those needs.
3. Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Shares supervisory responsibilities for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions, occasional district‑wide travel and occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

*Note: Salary is based off of the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan*

Position Type: Full‑Time