Assistant Principal of Operations

Jubilee Academies•Brownsville, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The APO is a strategic leader ensuring the smooth, safe, and student-focused daily operation of a PreK-12 campus. This role removes logistical and behavioral barriers to foster instructional excellence. The APO will oversee operations, MTSS behavior systems, discipline, safety, family engagement, athletics, student recruitment & retention—and will align operational systems to support the instructional leadership team. Support the campus leadership team with T TESS evaluations.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Education or related field (Required)
Texas Educator Certificate (Required)
Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience (Required)
At least 3 years of experience in school leadership, operations management, or student discipline.
Strong knowledge of PreK-12 student needs and family dynamics.

Nice To Haves

Principal or Mid-Management Certification (Preferred)
Leadership experience in instructional coaching or team lead capacity (Preferred)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and monitoring of the school-wide MTSS behavior framework across all grade levels.
Manage Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior interventions and collaborate with counselors, interventionists, and teachers to support student success.
Use behavior data to identify trends and refine interventions.
Use data to track discipline trends and effectiveness of behavioral interventions.
Train staff on classroom behavior management, de-escalation techniques, and MTSS strategies.
Ensure campus-wide expectations are taught, reinforced, and celebrated to maintain a safe and positive school culture.
Lead campus core team for Crisis Prevention Intervention
Support the campus leadership team with TTESS evaluations.
Serve as campus safety lead, conducting drills, threat assessment, emergency plans, and safety audits.
Coordinate with district safety teams to maintain compliance and safest practices.
Collaborate with facilities, security, and district teams to ensure physical and psychological safety of all students and staff.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety mandates.
Lead non-instructional systems to ensure operational efficiency across front office, facilities, technology, nutrition, and transportation.
Lead daily logistics such as arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch/recess supervision, and school-wide events.
Coordinate custodial, maintenance, food service, and transportation needs.
Oversee campus inventory, uniforms, field trips, and event logistics.
Oversees campus special programs coordinator and ensure planning and implementation of campus assessments
Oversees Destiny Care Athletics, Games & Extracurriculars
Oversee Athletics Coordinator to ensure planning and managing extracurricular activities, student clubs, and athletics programs in partnership with coaches and sponsors.
Ensure access to activities and safe environments for all grade levels.
Develop onboarding materials, communication flows, and family events across all grade bands.
Serve as the primary liaison for family concerns related to operations, safety, and climate
Design and lead events to promote meaningful family engagement across grade bands.
Serve as the point of contact for family communication and concerns related to operations, safety, and student life.
Build strong partnerships with families to foster trust, transparency, and collaboration.
Lead enrollment campaigns, family recruitment efforts, and orientation events.
Analyze attendance and retention trends and design interventions to improve student persistence
Oversee student enrollment efforts, re-enrollment campaigns, and withdrawal processes.
Monitor attendance and chronic absenteeism, and lead strategic interventions to improve student retention and attendance.
Support Principal with student recruitment events and community outreach efforts.
Partner with campus registrar and Special Programs Coordinator to monitor and improve student daily attendance.
Implement strategies and systems to promote student retention and Attendance through strong relationships and wraparound support.
Serve on the campus leadership team and provide operational insight in school-wide planning and data reviews.
Work closely with instructional leaders to align operational practices with the academic mission.
Supervise and develop operational support staff (e.g., counselors, CCMR advisors, clerks, front office, campus registrar, Health Assistants, paraprofessionals, security, and other support staff, etc.).
Monitor College, Career, and Military Readiness indicators and ensure students are on track for graduation requirements.
Collaborate with CCMR Advisor and instructional teams to provide students with postsecondary awareness and support.
Ensure compliance with TEA accountability expectations related to CCMR.
Serve as a key member of the campus leadership team, helping to ensure all operational and instructional initiatives are implemented with fidelity.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and supporting new employees.
Ensure alignment of teacher practices with district expectations for rigor and culture.
Support student discipline in partnership with the Principal.
Uphold and promote the mission, vision, and values of Jubilee Academies
Actively support student recruitment, parent engagement, and community partnership initiatives
Maintain strong relationships with students, families, and staff to support a culture of belonging and excellence
Maintains a good working relationship with Jubilee Academies' staff
Compile, maintain, and fill all reports, records, and other documents required.
Actively stays abreast of new developments in education.