Campus Leadership Principal Assistant (207 Days): 2026-2027 School Year Districtwide

Dallas Independent School District•Dallas, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Please note that there are two parts to the assistant principal candidate pool application. The supplemental application will be emailed to you 24-72 hours after submitting your initial application in TMS. Your application for the 2026-2027 Assistant Principal Candidate Pool will not be considered complete until both the initial and the supplemental applications have been submitted. 2026-2027 Principal Assistant Vacancies Executive Leadership - The assistant principal demonstrates the ability to produce exceptional outcomes through modeling and supporting others. Supports and implements a shared vision of success Supports and implements campus-wide goals Impacts and influences changes that will improve the school Maximizes human potential Makes effective decisions that support campus goals Develops and implements strategic plans Instructional Leadership - The assistant principal is committed to maintaining a comprehensive program of instruction. Supports implementation of standards-based curriculum Supports the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that drive increases in student achievement Provides actionable feedback to teachers to improve the quality of instruction Completes rigorous evaluations of instructional staff for continuous improvement and accountability for results Monitors and supports the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement Human Capital - The assistant principal develops the effectiveness of campus personnel through professional learning opportunities. Trains, develops, and supports a high performing campus staff Develops leadership capacity of campus staff Contributes to the retention of the most talented and valued staff Strategic Operations - The assistant principal strategically plans and manages campus systems and operations. Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organization's goals Effectively organizes and manages school and personal time to accomplish campus goals Establishes and supports organizational practices with long-term sustainability in mind Professional Responsibilities - The assistant principal conducts themselves in a professional manner. Supports and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders Communicates and behaves effectively with stakeholders (students, teachers, staff, parents, community, and District) Maintains personal and professional development WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in educational administration or a directly related field from an accredited university or be currently enrolled in a program leading to a master’s degree in educational administration or a directly related field.
Texas standard Principal certificate, one-year Texas Probationary Principal Certification, Texas mid-management certificate or have passed the Texas Principal Exam and be eligible for certification.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education.
Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the administration of school level operation.
Ability to effectively plan, organize and coordinate the management functions and activities of school operation.
Ability to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision.
Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
Ability to promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
Ability to effectively analyze problems, issues, and concerns and formulate appropriate alternative solutions.
Ability to deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to interact effectively with student, staff, parents, and community members.
Organizational, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

Supports and implements a shared vision of success
Supports and implements campus-wide goals
Impacts and influences changes that will improve the school
Maximizes human potential
Makes effective decisions that support campus goals
Develops and implements strategic plans
Supports implementation of standards-based curriculum
Supports the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that drive increases in student achievement
Provides actionable feedback to teachers to improve the quality of instruction
Completes rigorous evaluations of instructional staff for continuous improvement and accountability for results
Monitors and supports the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement
Trains, develops, and supports a high performing campus staff
Develops leadership capacity of campus staff
Contributes to the retention of the most talented and valued staff
Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organization's goals
Effectively organizes and manages school and personal time to accomplish campus goals
Establishes and supports organizational practices with long-term sustainability in mind
Supports and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders
Communicates and behaves effectively with stakeholders (students, teachers, staff, parents, community, and District)
Maintains personal and professional development