Assistant Principal - Elementary

RYLANDER ELEMENTARY; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

RYLANDER ELEMENTARY in Katy, Texas, invites applications for an Assistant Principal (Elementary) to work with the Principal in leading instructional programs and school operations. The role requires a Master's degree and a Principal/Mid-Management Certificate, with at least five years of classroom teaching experience or equivalent, and proven leadership abilities.

The position is exempt and follows 208 duty days, with a focus on maintaining a positive, high-performing campus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Principal/Mid-Management Certificate required.
• Minimum of five years successful classroom teaching experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability as an instructional leader.
• Certified teacher appraiser/T-TESS AEL certification (or able to obtain certification)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal with overall program planning, supervision, and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate records of programs and projects and submit reports as required by law and policy.
• Interact effectively with students to promote positive attitudes toward school programs.
• Assist faculty in identifying, defining, and solving instructional problems.
• Utilize instructional staff and services to maintain and improve the instructional program.
• Facilitate teacher implementation of concepts and content across instructional areas.
• Conduct instructional observations and conferences with staff for diagnostic feedback.
• Facilitate staff development including inservice activities and workshops.
• Implement a discipline management system to produce a productive campus environment.
• Maintain a positive climate for the campus staff and community relations.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Leadership skills

Education

Master's degree

Principal/Mid-Management Certificate

Job description

Assistant Principal - Elementary

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This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5980136

Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Jan 5, 2027

Job Description

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 208 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I02

Qualifications:

Master's degree

Possess Principal/Mid-Management Certificate

Minimum of five years successful classroom teaching experience or equivalent (ie: Instructional Coach)

Demonstrated ability as an instructional leader

Certified teacher appraiser/T-TESS AEL Certified (or able to obtain certification)

Proven leadership skills

Primary Purpose:

Work with the Principal to coordinate and administrate the various programs of the school within the framework of the philosophy, goals, and policy established by the Board, within the status and standards of regulatory agencies, and in accordance with administrative regulations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Principal with overall program planning, supervision, and evaluation for the assigned school.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of programs and projects for which he/she is responsible and punctually submit accurate reports as may be required by law, District policy, or administrative regulation.
• Interact effectively with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school programs.
• Assist faculty and staff in identifying, defining, and solving instructional related problems.
• Utilize the instructional staff and support services (intra-district and inter-district) to maintain and improve the instructional program.
• Facilitate teacher implementation of concepts and content in all instructional areas.
• Conduct instructional observations and conferences with staff that result in diagnostic and prescriptive feedback for growth and improved performance.
• Facilitate staff development including inservice activities, workshops, and support materials.
• Implement a discipline management system that produces a productive campus environment.
• Assist faculty and staff in maintaining a learning environment (curricular, co-curricular, extracurricular) that enhances the academic, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Create and maintain a positive climate for the campus staff.
• Exhibit and encourage high professional and ethical standards.
• Support, communicate, and interpret District goals, policies, procedures, and directives to the staff under his/her direction and supervise their implementation
• Demonstrate professional interactions and support for cooperatively reached decisions
• Maintain poise appropriate to situations.
• Professionally communicate and interpret school goals, Board polices, administrative procedures, and TEA regulations to the various publics.
• Maintain a positive image of the school by involving community members and agencies in a supportive role and by attending school functions.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, copier, and fax machine.

Working Conditions:

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

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department , Receptionist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Katy, Texas 77494
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]