Assistant Principal Fort Worth Pool 26-27 SY

ESC Region 11•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in activities that advance district and campus goals and is primarily responsible for implementing campus operations, managing facilities, and overseeing student discipline. The role may assist with or take sole responsibility for the duties described in the posting. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year work calendar, with a starting salary of $72,000, commensurate with experience. The Assistant Principal oversees campus operations, records and reports, new faculty orientation, staff observations and development, parent communication, and students’ academic and behavioral programs. In conjunction with the Principal, the Assistant Principal supervises curriculum implementation, instructional practices, classroom walkthroughs, extracurricular activities, and student discipline. The position also helps maintain a clean, safe, and secure campus and fosters consistent academic and behavioral expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communications.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Texas Principal Certification.
Strong secondary math background.
More than three years of experience.

Responsibilities

Report to the Principal about campus needs related to personnel, equipment, supplies, and curriculum.
Implement and ensure compliance with directives and policies from the Board, Superintendent, Executive Director of School Leadership, Chief Academic Officer, and Principal.
Oversee, supervise, and certify the preparation, accuracy, and maintenance of records and reports.
Oversee orientation for new faculty, including review of district policies and procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, faculty handbook, and campus details.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and communicate information to staff and the Principal.
Motivate faculty, promote team-building and collegiality, and encourage professional development.
Promote and monitor parent communication and involvement.
Oversee students’ academic and behavioral programs, including disciplinary decisions, scheduling and class decisions, educational programming, and assessment and accountability.
Create, update, maintain, and distribute a campus procedure manual covering campus policies and procedures, including drop-off and pick-up, emergency procedures, duty stations, and lunchroom procedures.
Coordinate with staff to maintain a clean, safe, and secure campus.
With the Principal, supervise implementation of district curriculum and standards at campus level.
Conduct regular classroom walkthrough assessments and communicate feedback to the Principal, Chief Academic Officer, or designee.
Monitor staff adherence to district philosophies and directives regarding instructional best practices.
Coordinate extracurricular activities to ensure compliance with district policies.
Collaborate with central administration resources to support students in achieving their highest potential.
Monitor faculty implementation of expectations for effective classroom instruction, classroom management, and student discipline.
Hold teachers accountable for high standards of student academic and behavioral performance.
In collaboration with the Principal, supervise student suspensions and expulsions.
Participate in educating students in appropriate social and behavioral skills.
Promote consistent academic and behavioral expectations in and out of class.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.