Assistant Principal, High School, CYPRESS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL, 2026-2027 School Year

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District • Cypress, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Principal supports the principal in leading Cypress Ranch High School and advancing educational programs, student achievement, and a positive learning environment. The role collaborates with students, staff, families, and community members; supports innovative instruction and the use of technology; and contributes to campus improvement planning and the tracking of campus performance objectives.

The Assistant Principal shares responsibility for staff supervision and appraisal, hiring and orienting employees, campus operations, student attendance and discipline, scheduling, budgeting, supplies and inventory, safety activities, and coordination of support services. The position also works with parents and the community to advance the school’s mission. Employment is under a probationary or term contract for 210 days.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Appropriate standard administrator certification for the assignment.
• A minimum of four years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.
• Visionary public-school leadership and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Instructional Leadership Development.
• Certified training for teacher appraisal, or eligibility for such training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage innovative instructional programs and help teachers pilot them when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in teaching and learning and foster a positive, caring learning climate.
• Work sensitively and fairly with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Participate in developing campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help the principal develop and use information systems and records to track campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, conduct evaluation conferences, and serve as second appraiser in the designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist the principal with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Supervise campus operations in the principal’s absence.
• Help plan daily school activities, including class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise student attendance reporting and monitoring, and work with the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
• Work with department heads and faculty to develop annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts.
• 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 rules, and board policy.
• Ensure students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Help develop a student discipline management system that promotes positive behavior; ensure school rules are uniformly observed and discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers about student and school issues.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments.
• Communicate the school’s mission to the community, solicit community support, identify school-community needs, and encourage parent and community involvement.
• Share responsibility with the principal for supervising professional staff, including teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.
• Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions, and maintain regular and reliable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager