Assistant Principal ElementaryIntermediate (2026-2027)

Job Title:AssistantPrincipal

(Elementary Schools) Wage/HourStatus: Exempt

Job Role: Funding Source:

Pay Grade: AD6

Department/School:Campus Assigned

Function:Educational Support

Reports to:Principal HR Date Approved:May 2006

HRDateRevised:May 2024

SUMMARY:

Assists thecampus Principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations so that maximum student learning is accomplished and demonstrated. Coordinates assigned student activities and services.

The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals.

• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.

• Maintain a commitment to theDistrictmission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJORRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

InstructionalManagement

• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.

• Reinforce expectations for staff performancewith regard toinstructional strategies and classroom management.

• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement inthe decision-making process.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the schools mission.

• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff parents and community members.

• HelpPrincipal develop maintain and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

• Ensure responsiveness to diverse sociological linguistic cultural and other factors that may affect students development and learning; ensure that quality differentiated instructional programs are provided to meet individual student needs.

Student Management

• 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 uniformlyappliedand that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance withthe StudentCode of Conduct and student handbook.

• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents students and teachers.

• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.

• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.

• Serve as chairperson in Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.

• Serve on student support committees (i.e. CARE team SAVE committee) as designated.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Coordinate transportation custodial cafeteria and other support services.

• Work with department chairpersons 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 the management of all school facilities and equipment ensuring clean orderly and safe building(s) and grounds.

• Assist with safety inspections safety drill practice activities and crisis plan development and implementation.

• Participate in the development of class schedules teacher assignments and extracurricular activity schedules.

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance record observations and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.

• AssistPrincipal in interviewing selecting and orienting new staff.

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the schools mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Policy Reports and Law

• Assist the principal in effectively developing and communicating to studentsstaffand parents school guidelines for student conduct; ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that consequences of misconduct are applied equitably to all students; record PEIMS data related to discipline.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile maintain file and secure all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.

• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.

• Comply with all policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written directives.

• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices forTexasEducators.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Masters degree

• Texas principal or other appropriate TexasCertificate

• Certified Texas Teacher Support and Evaluation System (T-TESS) appraiser

Experience:

• Three (3) years successfulclassroomteacherexperience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of campus operations

• Working knowledge oflearner-centeredcurriculum and instruction

• Knowledge of TEA-related rules regulations and procedures

• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

• Ability to manage budget and personnel

• Ability to implement policy and procedures

• Ability to interpret data

• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and evaluate the work of professionaland paraprofessionalstaff as assigned by thecampus Principal. Direct the work of teachers custodians paraprofessionals clerical personnel and others as assigned.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:

• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion:

• Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

• Occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment:

• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building

• Regular exposure to noise and computer monitors

• Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather)

• No remote work

• May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions

• Maintain emotional control under stresswork;prolonged or irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended toindicatethe kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of anyparticular positionshall is not intended to limit or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Required Experience:

Staff IC