Assistant Principal 2026-2027, ALC EAST

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal will work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare learners for the 21st century. This role involves participating in the development and evaluation of educational programs, encouraging innovative instructional programs, and promoting the use of technology in the teaching and learning process. The Assistant Principal will also foster a positive learning environment, communicate effectively, and assist in campus improvement planning. A key aspect of the role is managing information systems for tracking progress, dealing sensitively with diverse populations, and observing and evaluating employee performance using the Cypress-Fairbanks Teacher Evaluation and Support System (CF-TESS). The position also includes assisting the principal with staff interviewing, selection, and orientation, supervising operations in the principal's absence, and helping to plan daily school activities such as schedules and assignments. Additionally, the Assistant Principal will supervise student attendance, manage budget requests, requisition supplies, and assist with safety procedures and drills. Coordination of support services like transportation and custodial is also required, along with ensuring compliance with laws and policies, adequate student supervision, and the development of a positive student discipline system. The role involves conducting conferences with parents, students, and teachers, participating in professional development, articulating the school's mission, and demonstrating awareness of school-community needs. Supervisory responsibilities extend to professional staff, teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and clerical personnel. Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university is required.
• Appropriate standard administrator certification for the assignment required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.
• A visionary leader in public schools to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare learners for the 21st century.

Nice To Haves

• Instructional Leadership Development.
• Certified training for teacher appraisal or eligible for such preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on on-campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
• Use the Cypress-Fairbanks Teacher Evaluation and Support System (CF-TESS) appropriately with teachers by systematically observing performance, recording observations, and conducting formative and end-of-year evaluations.
• Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Supervise operations in the 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 the 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 rules, and board policy.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Help 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 assignments.
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing its 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.
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal.
• Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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