Job Details
| Region: | 12 |
| School District/Employer: | Mexia ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus |
| Position: | Associate Principal |
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| Job Title: | Associate Elementary Principal |
| School: | RQ Sims |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 6/11/2026 |
| 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 services. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master’s degree in educational administration Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) 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 Thorough understanding of school operations Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to coordinate campus support operations Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher Two years as a campus administrator Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary. Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals. Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process. Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate. School or Organization Improvement Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission. Provide for two-way communication with principal, staff, students, parents, and community. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process. Student Management Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods 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 the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. [Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.] Personnel Management Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff. 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. School or Community Relations 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. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management: 20. Supervise operations in principal’s absence. 21. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. 22. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations. 23. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs. 24. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials. 25. Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities. 26. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services. 27. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Supervisory Responsibilities: Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress |
| Qualifications: | Master’s degree in educational administration Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate |
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| How To Apply: | Please visit the Mexia ISD website to submit an application https://www.applitrack.com/mexiaisd/onlineapp/ |
Contact Person:
| Name: | LaKechia Johnson |
| Email: | ljohnson@mexiaisd.net |
| Address: | P.O. Box 2000, 616 N. Red River |
| City: | Mexia |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 76667-2000 |
| Phone: | (254) 715-5769 |
| Fax: | (254) 562-4007 |