Assistant Principal Elementary or Secondary
Tulia Independent School District, Tulia, TX, United States
Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time).
Assistant Principal Elementary or Secondary
Job Description
Primary Purpose
Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Knowledge/Skills:
Thorough understanding of school operations
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate campus support operations
Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher
Supervisory Responsibilities
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.
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.
School/Organizational Climate
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
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 principals develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences - TTESS.
Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
Supervise operations in the 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 the 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.
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 noninstructional 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 assignments.
School/Community Relations
Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
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Assistant Principal Elementary or Secondary
Job Description
Primary Purpose
Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Knowledge/Skills:
Thorough understanding of school operations
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate campus support operations
Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher
Supervisory Responsibilities
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.
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.
School/Organizational Climate
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
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 principals develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences - TTESS.
Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
Supervise operations in the 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 the 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.
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 noninstructional 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 assignments.
School/Community Relations
Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
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