Assistant Principal (Middle School)

Southwest ISD; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in California is seeking an Assistant Principal for Middle School to support and supervise instructional programs and campus operations. The candidate must possess a Master's degree and have at least three years of teaching and leadership experience. The new Assistant Principal will work collaboratively with staff and the community to implement effective educational strategies and ensure high standards of instructional service. This position offers the chance to make a positive impact in students' academic journeys.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for this role.
• Minimum three years of effective classroom teaching experience.
• Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles are preferred.
• Fingerprinting/background check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise instructional programs and campus operations.
• Collaborate with staff and community for curriculum implementation.
• Monitor instructional processes for program effectiveness.
• Foster collegiality and teamwork; encourage staff involvement in collaborative decision-making.
• Supervise campus personnel; observe and evaluate staff performance; support professional growth.

Skills

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage personnel

Education

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Texas Mid-Management/Principal Certificate

Credentials for teacher appraisal

Background check clearance

Job description

Position Type: Campus Administration/ Assistant Principal - Middle School

Date Posted: 4/2/2026

Location: District Wide

Primary Purpose

Guided by SWISD's leadership commitment of growth, service and results, the campus Assistant Principal supports, supervises and helps manage both the instructional program and operations at the campus level. Supports the campus Principal in providing instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Supports the campus Principal in directing the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and helps manage the operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Texas Mid-Management/Principal or Principal as an Instructional Leader Certificate (full certification required - no permit, temporary, or intern certificates)
• Credentials required for teacher appraisal or eligible to obtain
• Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of the fingerprinting check/background check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage personnel

Experience:

• Minimum three years of experience as an effective classroom teacher
• Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management

• Monitoring instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.
• Collaborate with staff and community to plan, implement and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis, including students, parents and community representatives when appropriate.
• Providing instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

School/Organizational Climate

• Fostering collegiality and team building among staff; encouraging their active involvement in the collaborative decision-making process.
• Facilitate two-way communication with Superintendent, staff, students, parents and community.
• Communicating and promoting high expectations of staff and students; providing for recognition of excellence and achievement.
• Facilitate effective and timely conflict resolution.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Planning of activities and program implementation cooperatively with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.
• Supporting a collaborative process to develop a campus improvement plan.
• Maintaining and using appropriate information systems and records necessary for monitoring the attainment of campus performance objectives.

Personnel Management

• Interviewing and orienting new staff.
• Observing employee performance, recording observations and conducting evaluation conferences with all staff.
• Conferring with campus personnel regarding their professional growth; working jointly with them to develop and accomplish goals.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Complying with district policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations affecting the campus.

Student Management

• Collaborating with faculty and encouraging student input to develop a student management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensuring that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable following due process.
• Conferring with parents, students and teachers concerning school and student issues.

Professional Growth and Development

• Observing professional ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
• Attendance at work is an essential function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

School Community Relations

• Soliciting parental and community involvement in school.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervising and providing for the evaluation of all campus personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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