Principal, Assistant (Elementary)

CRAIN EL; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CRAIN EL in Victoria, Texas seeks a Principal, Assistant (Elementary) to support campus administration and instructional leadership. The role partners with the principal to oversee student learning, campus operations, and safety, while communicating actively with staff, students, and families.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's in Educational Administration with a Texas principal certificate and have at least three years of classroom teaching or instructional leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational administration or related field.
• Successful completion of an approved principal preparation program and required exams.
• Valid Texas Standard Principal certificate or other SBEC certificate.
• T-TESS certified (or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support and advance the district’s vision on campus and in the community.
• Assist the school principal in administration of instructional programming and campus operations.
• Coordinate assigned student activities and services.
• Share supervisory responsibilities with the principal for staff on campus.
• Ensure student learning and safety through instructional leadership and timely communication.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Decision making

Education

Master's in Educational Administration

Principal certification

T-TESS certification

SBEC certificate

Job description

Principal, Assistant (Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949227

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Assistant Principal

Employment Term (days): 203

Pay Scale: Principal/Assistant Principal - 1

Primary Purpose:

Support and advance the district’s vision of “Achieving Excellence for All” on campus and in the community. Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional programming and campus level operations. Prioritize student learning and safety through instructional leadership, timely communication, and active monitoring of campus operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

Qualification Guidelines

Education/Certifications

• Master’s degree in educational administration or related field
• Successful completion of an approved principal preparation program and required exams
• Valid Texas Standard Principal certificate or other appropriate SBEC certificate
• Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) certified (or willing to obtain)

Experience

Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher or instructional leader

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations
• Ability to evaluate teacher effectiveness
• Ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence, strong decision-making, and build trust and rapport with students, staff, and community
• If assigned to a Bilingual or Dual-Language Campus, ability to clearly communicate (verbal and written) in both English and Spanish

Supervisory Responsibilities

Share supervisory and evaluation responsibilities with school principal for staff assigned to campus including but not limited to: teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodians and others as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $309.63 to $433.03 Per Day

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Laura Casso , Principal
• CRAIN EL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]