High School Assistant Principal — Instructional Leadership

District Wide/Midland ISD; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Independent School District is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal for a Secondary (High School, Early College) campus. The role reports to the Principal and supervises staff, with responsibilities spanning instruction, curriculum, discipline, and school operations.

The position requires a Master’s degree, valid Mid-Management/Principal certification, and T-TESS certification, with preferred bilingual/ESL screening.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited college or university.
• Valid Mid-Management or Principal certification.
• Certified in the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).
• Pass Bilingual or ESL exam through the Texas Education Agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate instruction within classrooms, assess the effectiveness of the instructional program, and initiate improvements as appropriate.
• Assist in evaluating instructional materials and recommend the most appropriate items available for the purpose of facilitating effective instruction.
• Promote the active involvement of teachers in curriculum development and implementation.
• Assist in providing curriculum coordination and balance.
• Assist in interpreting grading policies for students.
• Assist in maintaining a school atmosphere which promotes effective learning.
• Assist teachers, where necessary, in becoming sensitive to the needs, interests, and feelings of students.
• Assist in the coordination of an effective guidance program.
• Understand thoroughly the services of pupil, counseling, and nursing personnel and assists in directing pupils, teachers, and parents to the appropriate services.
• Assist in the campus PEIMS coordination
• Assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Participate in planning and revising the school handbook and other school publications.
• Assist in the development of the master schedule for the school.
• Assist in the maintenance of required forms and student records.
• Participate with the principal in developing and implementing school policies.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff; serve as a second appraiser in the Professional Development and Appraisal System.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new instructional staff.
• Assist in selecting, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of support professional staff.
• Assist in obtaining and orienting substitute teachers.
• Assist with inventories and with the ordering and distribution supplies.
• Assist in the administration and organization of business affairs, especially the development of school budgets.
• Assist in coordinating the use, maintenance, security, and repair of the school building, equipment, and grounds.
• Assist in the organization and coordination of transportation which services the school.
• Assist in the administration and supervision of the cafeteria.
• Assist in grouping and assigning pupils to classes.
• Share responsibility for the direction of school calendar, activities program, and assemblies.
• Assist in student disciplinary matters.
• Assist principal and faculty to ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Promote the understanding and implementation of the Midland Independent School District's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Assist in the articulation and coordination of the educational program.
• Assist in planning, evaluating, and leading faculty, departmental, grade-group, and/or parent meetings.
• Initiate and maintain appropriate communication with parents.
• Assist in coordinating activities of the various school advisory committees and the PTA.
• Formulate, with the principal, an annual Assistant Principal Professional Development Plan.
• Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.
• Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process, evaluative feedback from line supervisors, and professional development programs to improve performance.
• Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue professional development activities; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff evaluation

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Mid-Management or Principal certification

T-TESS certification

Job description

Midland Independent School District is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal for a Secondary (High School, Early College) campus. The role reports to the Principal and supervises staff, with responsibilities spanning instruction, curriculum, discipline, and school operations.

The position requires a Master’s degree, valid Mid-Management/Principal certification, and T-TESS certification, with preferred bilingual/ESL screening.