Assistant Principal, Secondary

Position: Assistant Principal, Secondary

Location: To Be Assigned

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Purpose:

Assist in the direction and management of the instructional program and in the supervision of operations at the campus level. Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Assist in the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and in management of all campus activities and services. Oversee assigned student activities and services.

Job Qualifications:

• Master''s Degree from an accredited university
• Texas administrator or principal certificate required
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Certified T-TESS appraiser, or willing to obtain

Experience:

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Campus-wide leadership experience
• Assistant Principal experience preferred

Special Skills:

• Knowledge of campus operations
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

• 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 performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
• Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Assist principal to develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Student Management

• May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• 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 uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code 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.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Oversee campus operations in principal's absence.
• Assume leadership for planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
• Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
• Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs, as assigned. Assist the principal in the management of multiple activity funds.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school's 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, and others as assigned.

Salary:

Minimum: $75,073

Midpoint: $89,476

Pay Grade: Administrative Pay Grade 2, 11-Duty Months

Other Information:

Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching a letter of interest and resume. Your application must include three professional references, one of which must be your current building principal.

La Porte ISD contributes $400/monthly to employee only health insurance, which is $175/monthly greater than the state-required minimum contribution of $225/monthly.

Working Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; 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
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); coordinate campus support functions; maintain emotional control under stress