Assistant Principal - Elementary (Anticipated Openings for 2026 - 2027 School Year)

Job Summary Assistant Principal – Elementary School (Exempt); Salary/Hour: Wage/Hour; Pay Grade: AP 4 – 210 Days; Reports to: Principal; Location: TBD. Qualifications Master’s degree – required Educational Administration – preferred Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate – required Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification, Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) – preferred Certified Appraisal System (T‑TESS) or District Adopted Appraisal System – preferred Special Knowledge and Skills Thorough understanding of school operations Strong background in effective instructional strategies Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Ability to coordinate campus support operations Experience Minimum of three years’ experience as a classroom teacher Bilingual – preferred Responsibilities Provide instructional feedback to teachers and administration based on classroom observations and walk‑throughs. Reinforce expectations for staff performance about instructional strategies and classroom management. Assist in the disaggregation and interpretation of data to assist in developing appropriate next steps. Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs. Encourage and support development of instructional programs, helping teachers implement district initiatives. Promote use of technology in teaching and learning process. Assist in the development and implementation of campus safety nets. Participate in development of campus improvement plan with staff, parents and community members. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. Communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Assist principal in developing, maintaining and using information systems to maintain and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Assist in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff. Supervise operations in principal’s absence. Assist in planning daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student grading and attendance and work with the attendance clerk on follow‑up investigations. Work with grade level chairs 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 drills. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services as assigned. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non‑instructional periods. Assist in the development and implementation of 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. May act as campus behavior coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. Assist in campus directed professional development as directed by the principal. Articulate the district and school mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Utilize appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Tools and equipment used include standard office equipment, a personal computer and peripherals. The position requires prolonged sitting with occasional bending or twisting, repetitive hand motions, occasional light lifting (less than 15 pounds), and frequent travel within the district and occasionally statewide. Environmental conditions include irregular school hours and frequent district‑wide travel. General Statement The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District