ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8994

Working TitleASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentMath and Science Academy

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To assist the Director in the overall administration of the Mathematics and Science Academy instructional program and assist with the coordination of the operations of the Academy.

Description of Duties

• Assists with the direction, management and coordination of all the activities of the Math and Science Academy.

• Cultivates working relationships with faculty, parents, students and university colleagues.

• Collaborates with academy personnel and university stakeholders to support student recruitment, retention, and student engagement initiatives.

• Oversees the coordination and scheduling of part-time student employees and tutoring support personnel.

• Supports the implementation and monitoring of academic, behavioral, and attendance intervention strategies to promote student success and accountability.

• Assists in the management and analysis of student performance data, including term and cum GPA , high school class rank, bi-weekly semester progress check-ins, and progress reports.

• Supports the coordination and implementation of student engagement opportunities, including clubs, organizations, workshops, orientations, and academy events.

• Supports the implementation of student discipline procedures, restorative practices, and enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct in alignment with university and academy expectations.

• Supports the coordination and implementation of dual enrollment processes, university partnership initiatives, and collaborative student success efforts with academy personnel and university departments.

• Assists in ensuring compliance with university policies, FERPA guidelines, Texas Education Agency requirements, and applicable institutional procedures.

• Assists in reviewing and analyzing student success data to support continuous program improvement and strategic decision-making.

• Supports campus safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and student supervision expectations in alignment with university and academy guidelines.

• Supports communication efforts with parents, students, faculty, and community stakeholders regarding academy programs and initiatives.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of marketing strategies and recruitment for the Math and Science Academy in order to increase overall academy enrollment.

• Participates in the development and evaluation of educational programs within the Academy and makes recommendations as necessary.

• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.

• Aids in establishing and promoting high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.

• Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel.

• Supervises operations in Director’s absence.

• Supports the Director in overseeing Academy operations, including regulatory compliance, office and facility operations, personnel coordination, student supervision, and implementation of institutional policies and procedures.

• Assists Director in developing, maintaining, and using appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of the Academy’s performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

• Facilitates acquisition and distribution of instructional materials to support student learning.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Master’s degree in a closely related from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

• Required: Texas Mid-management or Valid Principal certificate and Valid Texas teaching certificate.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in high school/middle school teaching experience required and knowledge of curriculum and instruction; strong communications, public relations, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/08/2026

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

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Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• Do you have a valid Assistant Principal Certificate, Texas Mid-management or appropriate certificate, and a Valid Texas teaching certificate?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document