2025-2026 Associate Principal @ Taylor High School 

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Primary Purpose:

To assist the coordinating principal in all aspects of providing for the educational well-being of each student in the school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in educational administration
• Valid Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Advanced Education Leadership (AEL0 certification, Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Three (3) years of teaching experience, five (5) years preferred
• Three (3) years of educational administrative leadership experience, campus level preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Leadership

• Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide instructional resources, materials, and a master schedule needed to accomplish instructional goals to meet student needs.
• Work with the coordinating principal, establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
• Assume administrative responsibility and instructional leadership, within district and state guidelines for planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating the educational program of the school.

Human Capital

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations to the coordinating principal relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences according to the developed appraisal system.
• Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
• Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities for staff that are appropriate for their students’ instructional and behavioral needs.

Executive Leadership

• Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators in your assigned areas by using the campus planning process and involving the site-based decision making committee. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
• Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools and school correspondence.
• Keep the supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the supervisor’s accountability.
• Participate in professional development activities to increase knowledge and improve job-related skills.
• Support and communicate the vision of Alief ISD.
• Abide by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Oversee all programs housed on the campus as assigned by the coordinating principal.
• Work with the coordinating principal, build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
• Serve a diverse population of students.
• Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional goals and strategies, and classroom management methods according to district expectations.
• As directed by the coordinating principal, work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities for staff that are appropriate for their students’ instructional and behavioral needs.

School Culture

• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
• As directed by the coordinating principal, act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• As directed by the coordinating principal, work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Create an inviting, risk free, supportive, and warm school climate that encourages optimal student development and achievement.
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Assure supervision at special events held to recognize student achievement and attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.

Strategic Operations

• Develop and administer, as directed by the coordinating principal, campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely
• Maintain and control the various local funds generated by student activities as directed by the coordinating principal.
• Oversee all reports, records, and other documents for management of assets.
• Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
• As directed by the coordinating principal, supervise and evaluate the school’s extracurricular program.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with all stakeholders.

Other:

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As directed by the coordinating principal, supervise staff assigned to campus including assistant principals(s), teachers, counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Associate/Assistant Principal Level Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard office equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; ability to respond and attend to emergencies anywhere on campus in a reasonable time

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; work with frequent interruptions

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting.  By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description. 

Calendar Days:220 

Pay Grade: P07

Salary Range Min. $99,044 Mid. $120,144 Max. $ 138,809 

2024-2025 Salary Schedule 

2025-2026 Salary Schedule is pending school board approval 

Salary is based on working 220 days. Working less days is less salary. 

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Salary : $99,044 - $138,809