Middle School Assistant Principal

Sheldon Independent School District
  • Houston, TX
  • $78,554 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

id='p988_'>Middle School Assistant Principal JobID: 988

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

8/7/2026

Location:

Michael R. Null Middle School

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Primary Purpose:

Assist the school principal in the overall administration of instructional and organizational leadership for Michael R. Null Middle School. Provide administrative support, ensure student discipline, coordinate campus operations, and promote a safe and effective learning environment aligned with the district's mission and campus improvement plan.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

  • Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field
  • Valid Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification
  • T-TESS certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at the middle school level
  • Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
  • Ability to manage student behavior and school operations
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Experience:

  • Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience
  • Leadership experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Leadership

  • Support the principal in developing and implementing the campus instructional plan
  • Monitor classroom instruction and provide feedback through walkthroughs and evaluations
  • Collaborate with instructional coaches and department heads to analyze data and improve student performance

School Operations and Management

  • Assist in managing campus routines including arrival/dismissal, lunch, hallway supervision, etc.
  • Support scheduling, testing coordination, and substitute coverage
  • Ensure compliance with district policies and procedures
  • Oversee campus safety plans, drills, and emergency procedures

Student Management

  • Assist with student discipline, behavior interventions, and parent conferences
  • Promote positive student culture through PBIS, restorative practices, and student recognition
  • Monitor attendance, truancy, and support interventions for at-risk students

Personnel Management

  • Supervise and evaluate staff as assigned
  • Assist with interviewing, recommending, and onboarding new staff
  • Provide mentoring and support to new and struggling teachers

Community and Parent Engagement

  • Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
  • Represent the campus at district and community events
  • Work with parent organizations and community partners to support campus initiatives

Other

  • Serve as acting principal in the principal's absence
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or district leadership

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

  • Maintain emotional control under stress
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
  • May be required to work outside regular school hours
  • Salary is commensurate with experience
  • Minimum Salary $78,554
  • Works 212-day Contract
  • Please note that this role requires in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote work.

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through August 13, 2026. After this date, applications will continue to be accepted in the event a suitable candidate is not identified. If no viable candidate is selected from the initial applicant pool, applications submitted after August 13 will be reviewed in five-day intervals until a candidate is recommended for hire

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Behavioral Interventionunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Conferencesunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Emergency Proceduresunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Program Evaluationunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Student Conductunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched

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