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High School Assistant Principal

Young World Physical Education, Diana, TX, United States


High School Assistant Principal
New Diana ISD - New Diana High School, Diana, Texas

This job is also posted in ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board, and New Diana Independent School District

Job Details
Job ID:

5659586

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
Job Title:

Assistant Principal Secondary

Wage/Hour Status:

Exempt

Reports to:

Principal

Pay Grade:

Assistant Principal

Dept./School:

New Diana High School (216 Days)

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: Master's degree

Principal Certified (preferred)

System (T-TESS) appraiser (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of school operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Campus Testing Coordinator Experience/Preferred

Experience: Three years' experience as a successful classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Management

Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.

Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.

Promote the use of technology in 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 development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.

Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Personnel Management

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

Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

Supervise operations in 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 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 rule, 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 assignment.

School/Community Relations

Articulate the school's mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.

Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other

Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations

Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures

Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business

Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional districtwide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Robin Edmonds

1373 US 259

Diana, Texas 75640

Phone: 903-663-8000

Email: redmonds@ndisd.org

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