Associate Principal Middle School - Christa McAuliffe MS
Fort Bend ISD
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Job summary
Fort Bend ISD is seeking an Associate Principal at Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Texas. The role oversees campus-wide administration, supervises assistants, faculty, and staff, and acts for the principal in their absence.
The candidate will provide instructional leadership, supervise curriculum and staff development, monitor student behavior, and coordinate master scheduling to support student achievement.
Qualifications
- Master's degree is required.
- Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification is required.
- AEL/ILD/ILT certificate or equivalent must be obtained within 3 months of start date.
- Board Approved T-TESS Certification must be obtained within 3 months of start date.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide instructional leadership and data-driven plans to raise student achievement.
- Coordinate and implement the District curriculum across courses.
- Develop and monitor Campus Improvement Plan and related programs.
- Lead campus staff development and supervise staff performance.
- Monitor behavior and attendance; enforce discipline rules.
- Design and maintain the master schedule; step in for principal when needed.
- Plan and manage school facilities, budgets, and related projects.
- Foster strong school/community relations and effective communication.
- Supervise instructional and non-instructional staff; interview and develop personnel.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Description - Associate Principal Middle School - Christa McAuliffe MS (260001YY)
Job Description
Associate Principal Middle School - Christa McAuliffe MS - ( 260001YY )
Description
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 are generally assigned school-wide responsibilities that are broader in scope. The Associate Principal has supervision over assistant principals, faculty and staff. The Associate Principal acts for the Principal in his/her absence as required and/or assigned.
- 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 the curriculum-related activities such as program development and evaluation
- Assist in the development and implementation of campus specific staff development
- Monitor student behavior, student attendance, and enforce discipline rules
- Develop, design, maintain master schedule
- Serve in the principal’s role when the principal is not available
- Support the principal in defining the 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 growing high quality school staff
- 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.)
- Plan, organize, and coordinate teaching, support services, student services, student activities and school/community relations programs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication resulting in productive working relationships with students, staff, public, and other system administrators
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities for instructional and non-instructional staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
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 essentials 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 theDepartment of School Leadership
- Board Approved T-TESS Certification or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by theDepartment 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
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
- 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 and conferences and school-related events.
TEXAS
DEPARTMENT
Position Calendar : 238JUL
School Year : 2026-2027
Salary Grade : 105
Jan 1, 2027, 5:59:00 AM
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