Assistant Principal, Elementary

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Job Title: Elementary Assistant Principal Reports to: Elementary Principal Service days: 210 About NYOS NYOS, an acronym for “Not Your Ordinary School”, is a public charter school with two campuses located in North Austin. NYOS educates the whole student. We foster a collegial PreK‑12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement. Role Description This position supports Grades Pre‑Kindergarten through Fifth. Qualifications Texas Principal’s certification required Bachelor’s Degree required Master’s degree in education, education administration or related field preferred Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certification preferred Education administration experience preferred Three years teaching experience preferred Knowledge and Skills Thorough understanding of school operations Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Ability to coordinate campus support operations Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction including Marzano’s High‑Reliability Schools framework, Professional Learning Communities, Teaching with Love & Logic, and Restorative Practices Ability to support and evaluate instructional programming and teaching effectiveness Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to coordinate campus functions Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to analyze and interpret data Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Management/Leadership Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of educational programs. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers and staff pilot such efforts when appropriate. Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process. Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members. Assist with the development, monitoring, and use of information systems to maintain records and track progress on‑campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. School/Organizational Climate Promote a positive, caring climate that reflects an orderly, purposefully active, and pleasant place of well‑directed learning and interpersonal caring. Hold the belief that each student can and will perform up to high standards of achievement and behavior. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. 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. Personnel Management Consistently apply the principles of instructional leadership. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system. Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff. Participate and assist in the coordination of instruction. Participate and assist in the coordination of staff development. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management Supervise operations in principal’s absence. Assist with the development of daily school activities including planning and coordination 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. Participate in the development, management, and implementation of the approved school budget; report all activities to the principal as appropriate. Work with elementary teacher leaders and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; maintain textbook and instructional resources inventory; maintain records, and verify receipts for materials. Assist with state and district assessment coordination. Assist with Response to Intervention (RTI), Section 504, and Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings. Lead and maintain elementary LPAC processes. Assist with safety inspections and safety‑drill practice activities. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services as required. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Student Management Assist with the implementation of student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and increased academic achievement. Ensure that students are appropriately supervised at all times including during non‑instructional times/events. Ensure that school expectations are fairly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable. Conduct and participate as necessary in conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Professional Growth and Development Participate in professional development to maintain certification and improve skills related to job assignment. Supervisory Responsibilities Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Professional Requirements Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, parents, staff, and classroom incidents. Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible. Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. Follow NYOS standard procedures for communication, interaction, and discipline as outlined in the NYOS Staff Handbook. Travel between campuses as required for completion of job duties. The requirements detailed in this job description are not exclusive. Staff may be required to follow other instructions and perform other related duties as detailed by their supervisor. Compensation and Benefits NYOS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including: Health, dental and vision insurance Short & Long‑term disability Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System 403b and 457b investment plans Health Savings Accounts 10 days Paid Time Off Discounted Health Club Membership A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development Essential Functions Physical abilities include but are not limited to being able to communicate information clearly, and the ability to see objects at a close range and at a distance, in order to establish and maintain safe and effective working relationships with staff and students. (Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants) Equal Opportunity Employer NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12301 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Job Details Job ID: 5782392 Position Type: Full‑time Salary: $62,219 to $74,723 Per Year Contact Information Toni Drengenberg, Recruiting Assistant 12333 N Lamar Blvd Austin, Texas 78753 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr