Elementary Assistant Principal

NYOS Charter School Elementary; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Teacher retirement

401k/457b

Health savings account

Paid time off

Gym membership

Professional development

Job summary

NYOS Charter School Elementary in Austin, TX is seeking an Elementary Assistant Principal to support Grades Pre-K through Fifth. You will oversee instructional programs, assessment practices, and campus operations under the Elementary Principal.

This role requires strong leadership and collaboration with teachers, families, and the community. The ideal candidate will hold a Texas Principal certification, a bachelor's degree, and experience in educational leadership or administration, with a

Qualifications

• Texas Principal certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s in education, education administration, or related field preferred.
• ILD or AEL certification preferred.
• Experience in education administration preferred.
• At least three years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Support innovative instructional programs and pilot them with staff.
• Promote technology use in teaching and learning.
• Develop campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community.
• Monitor information systems to track campus performance objectives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data interpretation

Budget & personnel management

Education

Texas Principal’s certification

Bachelor's degree

Master’s in education admin

Job description

Elementary Assistant Principal

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932263

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Elementary Assistant Principal

Reports to: Elementary Principal

Service days: 210

About NYOS

NYOS, an acronym for “Not Your Ordinary School”, is a public charter school with two campuses located in North Austin. NYOS educates the whole student. We foster a collegial PreK-12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement.

Role Description

This position supports Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth.

Qualifications

• Texas Principal’s certification required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s degree in education, education administration or related field preferred
• Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certification preferred
• Education administration experience preferred
• Three years teaching experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Principles and practices of school administration including but not limited to:
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction including but not limited to Marzano’s High-Reliability Schools framework,
• Professional Learning Communities, Teaching with Love & Logic, and Restorative Practices
• Ability to support and evaluate instructional programming and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to coordinate campus functions
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to analyze and interpret data

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management/Leadership

• Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers and staff pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and use of information systems to maintain records and to track progress on-campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

School/Organizational Climate

• Promote a positive, caring climate that reflects an orderly, purposely active, and pleasant place of well-directed learning and interpersonal caring.
• Hold the belief that each student can and will perform up to high standards of achievement and behavior.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Personnel Management

• Consistently apply the principles of instructional leadership.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
• Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Participate and assist in the coordination of instruction.
• Participate and assist in the coordination of staff development

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
• Assist with the development of daily school activities including planning and coordination of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
• Participate in the development, management, and implementation of the approved school budget; report all activities to the principal as appropriate.
• Work with elementary teacher leaders and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; maintain textbook and instructional resources inventory; maintain records, and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with state and district assessment coordination.
• Assist with Response to Intervention (Rti), Section 504, and Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
• Lead and maintain elementary LPAC processes.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services as required.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

Student Management

• Assist with the implementation of student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and increased academic achievement.
• Ensure that students are appropriately supervised at all times including during non-instructional times/events.
• Ensure that school expectations are fairly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct and participate as necessary in conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development to maintain certification and improve skills related to role assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, parents, staff, and classroom incidents.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible.
• Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Follow NYOS standard procedures for communication, interaction, and discipline as outlined in the NYOS Staff Handbook.
• Travel between campuses as required for completion of job duties.
• The requirements detailed in this job description are not exclusive. Staff may be required to follow other instructions and perform other related duties as detailed by their supervisor.

Compensation and Benefits

• NYOS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short & Long-term disability
• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• 403b and 457b investment plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• 10 days Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

Essential Functions

Physical abilities include but are not limited to being able to communicate information clearly as well as the ability to see objects at a close range and at a distance, in order to establish and maintain safe and effective working relationships with staff and students.

(Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants)

Equal Opportunity

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12301 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967

Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Toni Drengenberg , Recruiting Assistant
• 12333 N Lamar Blvd
• Austin, Texas 78753
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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