2026-2027 Elementary School Assistant Principal

Amarillo ISD • Amarillo, TX

20h

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the school principal in the administration and management of the instructional program and operations at an AISD Elementary School. Coordinate and oversee assigned activities and services.

Requirements

• Must be fully certified for the position by 8/1/2026
• Master's Degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate or Out of State reciprocity process started
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas administrative certificate or Out of State reciprocity process started
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Regular Attendance is an essential function
• Three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher as evidenced by performance evaluations

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification, Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) or Out of State reciprocal certifications
• Certified T-TESS Appraiser or Out of State reciprocal certifications
• Three years experience at the elementary school level

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Provide appropriate time, resources, and materials to support staff in accomplishing educational goals.
• Facilitate the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Employ effective interpersonal skills.
• Participate in collaborative processes to develop campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Assist principal in developing, maintaining, and using appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities (demonstrates initiative).
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff; serve as an appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Serve as principal in the absence of the regular principal or associate principal.
• Assist in the administration of the daily organization of the school including facilities class scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.
• Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerical staff on investigative follow-up actions.
• Work with department heads and faculty in compiling annual budget requests based upon documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; conduct inventories; maintain records; and verify receipts for such material.
• Cooperate in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Assume responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local school board.
• Coordinate and provide adequate supervision of students during non-management instructional periods.
• Provide input to develop a student 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 with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Abide by State and Federal laws, District policies, campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform other such duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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