Middle School Assistant Principal

Rider Middle School; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Middle School in Wichita Falls, Texas is seeking an Assistant Principal to support the principal in overall administration of instructional programs and campus operations. This 210-day exempt position offers leadership across grade levels, staff supervision, and district compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications include a master’s degree and Texas admin certificate. Starting date is immediate; salary ranges from $64,098 to $89,093 per year with competitive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for leadership
• Valid Administrative Certificate (Texas) or equivalent
• Experience with district appraisal system

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal in administration of instructional programs and campus operations
• Coordinate campus support services and activities
• Develop and evaluate educational programs with staff
• Promote technology use and a positive school climate
• Communicate effectively with students and staff
• Develop campus improvement plans with stakeholders
• Supervise staff and participate in budgeting and scheduling
• Ensure safety, attendance tracking, and compliance with laws

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of school operations

Education

Master's degree

Administrative Certificate (Texas Mid-Management, Principal)

Certified appraiser for current district appraisal system

Job description

Middle School Assistant Principal

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971886
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Principal – Middle School

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/ 210 Days

Pay Grade: Instructional 4

Date Revised: 5/16/2025

Primary Purpose:

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional programs and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree

Hold a valid Administrative Certificate, Texas Mid-Management, Principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified appraiser for current district appraisal system

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough understanding of school operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience:

Three years of experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Promote a positive school/organizational climate.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help the principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain, and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Responsible for safety & security of campus.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy.

Student Management

• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other

• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Jennifer Spurgers, Director of Human Resources , 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-235-1012

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources 940-235-1012.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,098 to $89,093 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• R Michael Forney , principal
• Rider Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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