High School Assistant PrincipalAcademic Dean (2026-2027)

Job Title:AssistantPrincipal Wage/HourStatus: Exempt

Job Role:Academic Dean Funding Source:

Pay Grade: AD 7

Department/School:High SchoolCampus Assigned

Function:Educational Support

Reports to:Principal HR Date Approved:May 2024

HRDateRevised:

SUMMARY:

Responsible for overseeing the academic program under the direction of the campusPrincipal. Ensure sound implementation of curriculum and staff development to improve student achievement.

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

• Assist thecampus Principal with the overall administration of the instructional program at the campus level and coordinate assigned student activities and services.

• Provide leadership in the identification evaluation and selection of instructional programs resources and equipment for increased student achievement.

• Facilitate improved student performance through the professional growth of teachers and staff as measured by course work and assessment data.

• Provide quality instructional support and feedback on the instructional effectiveness of the campus.

• Work with thecampus Principal to develop and implement the master schedule.

• Assist in designing and providing professional development based on data analysis and campus needs.

• Meet regularly with academicDepartmentHeads andAssistantPrincipals to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum.

• Manage Response to Intervention (RTI) programs including assisting with the identification of at-risk students and coordinating early intervention strategies.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Plan and coordinate tutorials interventions additional support and resources and other instructional programs for students in need of assistance.

• Facilitate and assist with the development of an effective campus improvement plan based on student needs.

• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular systematic basis and that the findings are used to make instructional programs and services more effective.

School and Community Relations

• Conduct conferences with parents students and teachers.

• Increase awareness of the schools guidelines and expectations for student learning and achievement among students staff and parents.

Personnel Management

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

• Assistcampus Principal in interviewing selecting and orienting new staff.

Policy Reports and Law

• 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 orotherappropriate TexasCertificate

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

Experience:

• Three (3) years successfulclassroomteacherexperience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teachingeffectiveness

• Ability to manage budget andpersonnel

• Ability to implement policy andprocedures

• Working knowledge in Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Resource System

• Ability to interpretdata

• 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 clericalpersonneland others as assigned.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment including personal computer andperipherals

Posture:

• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling andtwisting

Motion:

• Repetitive hand motions frequentkeyboardingand use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:

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

• Occasional physical restraint of students to controlbehavior

Environment:

• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school orbuilding

• 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 statewidetravel

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequentinterruptions

• Maintain emotional control under stresswork;prolonged or irregularhours

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:

Junior IC