Secondary Assistant Principal Pool (Fall 2026)

Denton Independent School District•Denton, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the school principal in the overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations; coordinates assigned student activities and services. This role is for a pool for Fall 2026.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Valid Texas Administrator’s Certificate issued by State Board for Educator Certification
Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher required (elementary preferred)
Experience on an secondary campus preferred
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Thorough understanding of school operations
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Participates in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
Encourages and supports the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
Promotes the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
Promotes a positive, caring climate for learning.
Deals sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Communicates effectively with students and staff.
Participates in developing campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
Helps principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and record to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Observes employee performance, record observations, and conducts evaluation conferences.
Serves as the second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system.
Assists principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Supervises operations in the principal’s absence.
Helps plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
Supervises reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
Works with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
Requisitions supplies, textbooks, and equipment; checks inventory; maintains records; and verifies receipts for materials.
Assists with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
Coordinates transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy.
Ensures that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
Helps to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
Ensures that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
Conducts conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Participates in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrates awareness of school-community needs and initiates activities to meet those needs.
Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Follows all rules, regulations and policies of the Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.
Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.