Associate Principal Middle School 2026-2027

Fort Bend ISD; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend ISD is seeking an Associate Principal for middle or high school campuses. This role includes providing instructional leadership, overseeing curriculum implementation, and managing school-wide responsibilities. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree, Texas certifications, and a minimum of 2 years administrative experience.

The Associate Principal will support the principal, lead faculty, and ensure a safe learning environment while striving for continuous improvement in student achievement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years campus level administrative experience as an assistant principal or dean of instruction.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership for the campus.
• Assist with curriculum-related activities such as program development.
• Monitor student behavior, attendance, and enforce discipline rules.

Skills

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Public relations skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree

Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification

Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate

Board Approved T-TESS Certification

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate Principal is the second level of administration and supervision assigned to a middle school or high school campus. The incumbent may perform many of the same duties as assigned to an assistant principal position but is generally assigned school-wide responsibilities that are broader in scope. The Associate Principal has supervision over assistant principals, faculty, and staff, and acts for the Principal in his/her absence as required.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership and School Management

• Provide instructional leadership for the campus, including analyzing data and developing plans to increase student achievement with the principal.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of the District approved curriculum in all courses.
• Participate in developing the Campus Improvement Plan and assist with curriculum-related activities such as program development and evaluation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of campus specific staff development.
• Monitor student behavior, attendance, and enforce discipline rules.
• Develop, design, and maintain the master schedule.
• Serve in the principal’s role when the principal is not available.

Personnel Management

• Support the principal in defining expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Practice a commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Assist with interviewing, selecting, evaluating, and developing high-quality school staff.

Administrative and Facilities Management

• Manage the use of and coordinate the maintenance of school facilities and grounds to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe learning environment.
• Provide leadership in the development of budgets, master schedule, and other similar projects based on documented program needs.
• Perform all technical or procedural responsibilities efficiently and effectively (such as textbooks, duties, transportation, substitutes, keys, student activities, records, etc.).

School/Community Relations

• Plan, organize, and coordinate teaching, support services, student services, student activities, and school/community relations programs.
• Establish and maintain effective communication resulting in productive working relationships with students, staff, the public, and other system administrators.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities for instructional and non-instructional staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master’s Degree
• Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification
• Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD or ILT), or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School Leadership
• Board Approved T-TESS Certification or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School Leadership
• Minimum of 2 years (MS, HS) campus level administrative experience as an assistant principal or dean of instruction
• Minimum of 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Possesses a moral and ethical compass
• Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage personnel
• Ability to coordinate campus functions
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment includes classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying items weighing less than 40 pounds. Regular use of hands, reaching, speaking, hearing, and vision are required. Attendance at conferences and professional development is mandatory. Work may involve prolonged or irregular hours and requires the ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Work will require frequent prolonged and irregular hours, including some evening and weekend responsibilities. Travel may be required to attend district and/or state meetings, conferences, and school-related events.