The mission of ILTexas is to prepare students for exceptional leadership roles in the international
community by emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish,
and Chinese languages, and strengthening the mind, body and character.
Job Title: Assistant Principal Exemption Status/Test: Exempt
Reports to: Principal Date Revised: 10/2023
Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned
student activities and services.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree
Possess Principal/Mid-Management Certificate, preferred
Minimum of two years successful classroom teaching experience or equivalent (i.e., instructional
Coach)
Demonstrate ability as an instructional leader
Certified teacher appraiser/T-TESS Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) Certified (or able to
obtain certification)
Proven leadership skill
Texas principal or another appropriate Texas certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of campus operations
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Bilingual preferred
Experience:
Two years of experience as a classroom teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
1. 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.

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2. Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom
management.
3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in
decision-making process.
School/Organizational Improvement
4. Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the
school’s mission.
5. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
6. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress
on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Student Management
7. May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
8. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in
positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
9. 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.
10. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
11. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
12. Oversee campus operations in principal’s absence.
13. Take a leadership role in planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development
of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
14. Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address
issues.
15. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented
program needs.
16. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with
district procedures.
17. Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet
campus needs.
18. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
Personnel Management
19. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as needed for
designated teacher appraisal system.

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20. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
School/Community Relations
21. Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
22. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using
appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Additional Duties:
23. Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the
work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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
Environment: May work 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; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Reviewed by Date
Received by Date

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