Assistant Principal (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) (SY 2026-2027)

Donna Independent School District • Donna, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

Requirements

• Master's degree required
• Three years experience as a classroom teacher
• Certified Principal (required)
• 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 customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Thorough understanding of school operations.
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Nice To Haves

• Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
• 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.
• Observe in the classroom for program implementation and provide written feedback.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 documented program needs.
• 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.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Help to develop 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.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in meetings and special events as assigned.
• Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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