2026-27 Assistant Principal, Elementary School

Escandon Elementary School; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Escandon Elementary School in McAllen, Texas is seeking an Assistant Principal to support the principal in administering campus programs and instructional leadership. The role focuses on guiding staff, coordinating student services, and promoting a positive school climate aligned with district policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree, a Texas Principal’s or Mid-Management Certificate, and has at least three years of teaching experience, with strong data interpretation and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Texas Principal’s Certificate or Texas Mid-Management Certificate required.
• Three years of classroom teaching experience required.
• T-TESS Appraiser preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal in developing, supervising, evaluating and improving the instructional program.
• Attend conferences and staff development sessions; disseminate information to campus staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and appraise teachers; evaluate staff performance as assigned.
• Assist teachers in maintaining student discipline and monitoring behavior; counsel students on campus.
• Enforce district discipline policies to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Coordinate and supervise PEIMS data and attendance accounting.
• Prepare, evaluate and revise the campus improvement plan and handbooks.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and community to promote school improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Curriculum knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree

Texas Principal’s Certificate

Texas Mid-Management Certificate

T-TESS Appraiser (Preferred)

Job description

2026-27 Assistant Principal, Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889725

Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist the school principal in the overall administration of the campus programs; provide instructional leadership with guidance and direction; coordinate assigned student services that will ensure appropriate implementation of district policies and appropriate instructional guidelines to enhance student learning; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff, by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master’s Degree, required

Texas Principal’s Certificate or Texas Mid-Management Certificate, required

Certified T-TESS Appraiser, Preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; demonstrate working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; demonstrate ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness; demonstrate knowledge of school administrative operations; computer knowledge, preferred

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher, required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the principal for the successful and effective development, supervision, evaluation and improvement of the instructional program.
• Keep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in curriculum and instruction and by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; disseminate information and materials to all campus staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and act as an appraiser of teachers and evaluate job performance of other staff members as assigned.
• Evaluate other assigned staff members to document their performance and to recommend employment.
• Assist teachers in maintaining student discipline and monitoring student behavior.
• Counsel with students about their behavior while on the campus.
• Enforce the provisions of the District Discipline Management Plan to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Attend after-school and off-campus student activities to assist with the discipline and management of students.
• Supervise plant operations, attendance accounting and the school safety and security programs.
• Direct inventory, distribution and collection of textbooks/teaching resources
• Perform such record-keeping and report-writing functions as the principal may direct.
• Keep the principal informed regarding conditions and needs of the school.
• Work cooperatively with the principal, the school staff and the student body to promote positive school and community relations.
• Assist in the daily organization of the school including class scheduling, teacher assignments, duties, substitute employees and extracurricular activities.
• Comply with federal, state, local and district policies and guidelines in order to provide fair and equitable service to all students.
• Work cooperatively with school staff in the preparation, evaluation and revision of the annual campus improvement plan and assist in the preparation of faculty and student handbook.
• Support and maintain a common vision for school improvement and using the district site-based shared decision-making process improve student learning and operational effectiveness by involving staff, parents and community members in a collaborative process.
• Coordinate and supervise PEIMS data.
• Adhere to ethical, legal and district standards.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Working Days:207

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $ 332.86

Maximum: $464.80

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $68,902 to $96,131 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Karla Rodriguez , Principal
• Escandon Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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