Job Details
| Region: | 10 |
| School District/Employer: | Terrell ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, |
| Position: | Assistant Principal, |
| Assignment Level: | |
| Job Title: | (Anticipated Vacancy) Elementary Assistant Principal |
| School: | Terrell Assigned Campus |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 3/27/2026 |
| Deadline: | 2026-06-30 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose: Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and service. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management 1. Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs. 2. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs. 3. Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process. School/Organizational Climate 4. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. 5. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. 6. Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, community members, and administration. School/Organizational Improvement 7. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members. 8. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. 9. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement. 10. Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts. Personnel Management 11. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. 12. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management 13. Supervise operations in principal’s absence. 14. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. 15. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations. 16. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials. 17. Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities. 18. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services. 19. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. 20. Facilitate Special Education meetings (ARDS) as assigned. 21. Conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities. Student Management 22. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods. 23. Help to develop and maintain a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior. 24. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate, equitable, and timely. 25. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. 26. Coordinate staff development training on effective discipline strategies. Professional Growth and Development 27. Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment. 28. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and serve as a role model for all campus staff. School/Community Relations 29. Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission. 30. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. 31. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Other: 32. Maintain friendly customer service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers. 33. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met. 34. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communications (i.e., email, written, and verbal) 35. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Daily in person attendance is an essential function for this position. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Master’s degree Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of school operations including district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations, affecting the schools Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to coordinate campus support operations Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher |
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Contact Person:
| Name: | Jasmine Castaneda |
| Email: | jasmine.casteneda@terrellisd.org |
| Address: | 700 N. Catherine Street |
| City: | Terrell |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 75160-2613 |
| Phone: | (972) 563-7504 |
| Fax: | (972) 551-2842 |