Assistant Principal (2026-2027)

Region:

4

School District/Employer:

District Category/Employer:

Campus,

Position:

Assistant Principal,

Assignment Level:

Level

• High School

Job Title:

Assistant Principal (2026-2027)

School:

LA MARQUE HIGH SCHOOL

Campus Description:

Date Posted:

8/31/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

2

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Primary Purpose:
Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations in a manner that supports a learning environment that maximizes the potential of each student. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

Master’s degree required

Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate required

Certified T-TESS appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough understanding of curriculum, instruction, and student learning

Thorough understanding of school operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience:

Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher at the appropriate grade level(s) required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
Serve as the campus testing coordinator.
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.
Create, maintain, and support a learning environment that is academically, emotionally, and physically safe.

School/Organizational Improvement

Commit to prepare students for their future by building relationships, promote learning that is rigorous and relevant, and develop each student’s unique talents and skills.
Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Personnel Management
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
Embrace shared leadership and collaboration with administrative staff and teachers.
Supervise operations in 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 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 rule, and board policy.
Coordinate no more than two of the following programs: RtI, Special Education, ESL and 504.
Student Management
Ability to make decisions based on what is best for students.
Treat students, parents, and community members with respect.
Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and supports learning.
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 assignment.
School/Community Relations
Embrace and promote cultural diversity on campus and in the community.
Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with 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.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

Master’s degree required

Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate required

Certified T-TESS appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough understanding of curriculum, instruction, and student learning

Thorough understanding of school operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience:

Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher at the appropriate grade level(s) required

Salary Range:

Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide

Benefits:

TRS

How To Apply: