Middle School Principal Pool

Multiple Campus Locations

Manor (TX)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 132,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Manor Independent School District in Manor, Texas seeks a dynamic assistant principal to lead a campus with a safe, inclusive, and high‑achieving learning environment. The role oversees campus operations, curriculum implementation, staff development, student achievement, and community relationships in alignment with the district’s mission.

Qualified applicants will have a Master’s in educational administration, a Texas mid-management or equivalent certificate, and T-TESS appraiser credentials,

Qualifications

Master’s degree in educational administration.
Texas Mid-management or other appropriate Texas certificate.
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser.

Responsibilities

Monitor instructional and managerial processes and use findings to improve program outcomes.
Consult campus-level committees on planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of education programs.
Provide instructional resources and foster collegiality and teamwork among staff; ensure two-way communication with stakeholders.
Communicate high-performance expectations and recognize excellence.
Develop campus performance objectives using site-based processes; track progress with information systems.
Interview, select, and orient new staff; evaluate performance and make staffing recommendations.
Plan professional development and support staff growth to achieve improvement goals.
Ensure compliance with district policies and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Curriculum & instruction knowledge

Campus function coordination

Budget & personnel management

Policy interpretation

Instructional program evaluation

Strong communication/interpersonal

Education

Master's in educational administration

Texas Mid-management or equivalent certificate

T-TESS appraiser certification

Job description

Middle School Principal Pool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5463486

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 08, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

The new assistant principal will have the opportunity to earn an additional $10,000 bonus in addition to their base salary for successfully raising the STAAR overall accountability score of the campus by ten points or more based on the spring 2027 STAAR results. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership to create a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment for a diverse student body. This role requires an instructional leader who fosters academic excellence, promotes equity, and builds strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community. The principal will be responsible for overall campus operations, curriculum implementation, staff development, student achievement, and campus culture in alignment with Manor ISD’s mission and goals.

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in educational administration
Texas Mid-management or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to coordinate campus functions
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Ability to evaluate instructional program
Ability to evaluate teaching effectivenessStrong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Five years of experience as a classroom teacher required
Two years of experience as an assistant principal required
Principal experienced preferred

Essential Job Functions:

Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision‑making process. Provide for two‑way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site‑based decision making committee.
Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.
Interview, select, and orient new staff; approve all personnel assigned to campus; define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff. Assign and promote campus personnel. Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus.
Work with campus-level planning and decision‑making committees to plan professional development activities. Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, two‑way radio, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor

Working Conditions

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (15-44 pounds)

Carrying (15-44 pounds)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions