Assistant Principal - Canyon Pointe Elementary School - School Year

Assistant Principal - Canyon Pointe Elementary School - 2026-2027 School Year Job ID: 5742238 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026 Job Description Primary Purpose: Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus-level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. Actively promote the improvement of instruction by fostering a positive school/organizational climate where all children can learn and become successful. Qualifications: Master’s degree Texas Education Agency / State Board for Educator Certification Teaching & Administrative Credentials Certificate for appraiser in T‑TESS Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent, Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) Thorough understanding of school operations Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to coordinate campus support operations Effective skills in behavior management Three years of experience as a classroom teacher Experience in planning and presenting staff development Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Management Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs. 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. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle emotionally challenging situations. Work with individuals and committees to develop strategies to address behavioral and academic concerns. School/Organizational Improvement Participate in developing campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members. Help the principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. Perform classroom visitations and demonstrations. Personnel Management Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as a second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system. 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 non‑instructional periods. Help 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. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Academic Excellence Indicators & Campus Performance Objectives Provide instructional leadership to impact student learning. Supervisory Responsibilities Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the 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. Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Administrative Programs 4 Days: 202 Reports to: Principal Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $72,621 Per Year Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head #J-18808-Ljbffr