Associate Principal - High School

Position Type:

Administrative/Associate Principal - High School

Date Posted:

5/6/2025

Location:

University High

Job Title: Associate Principal - Elementary

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted

Reports To: Principal

Pay Grade/Days: 105/226

Dept./School: Assigned School

Date Revised: April 2023

Primary Purpose:

Assist the school principal in overall administration of campus instructional program and school operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree (Required)

Valid Texas Standard Principal or Mid-Management Certification

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to demonstrate understanding of school operations

Ability to demonstrate instructional leadership, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret data and address needs of school and community

Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Ability to problem solve, think critically and manage conflicts

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years of teaching experience

Two (2) years of experience in a leadership (non-classroom) role

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Achievement

1. Participate in the development, management, and evaluation of instructional programs as related to student achievement data

2. Promote an efficient, productive, positive, and caring climate for learning

3. Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process

4. Review assessment results that determine whether curriculum and instructional goals and student performance outcomes are being met

Organizational Management/Student Management

5. Supervise campus operations in principal’s absence.

6. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.

7. Implement a student management system that results in positive student behavior.

8. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable.

9. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

10. Assist with master schedule development and allocation of resources.

11. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.

12. Assist with the planning/administration of daily school activities including class schedules, attendance monitoring, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

13. Model and encourage stakeholder participation in various school activities, parent meetings, and student programs.

Human Resource Administration/Teacher Evaluation

14. Observe, coach and evaluate faculty.

15. Assist principal with interviewing, selecting and orienting new staff.

Communication and Community Relations

16. Communicate promptly, clearly, and effectively with staff, students, and parents.

17. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

18. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Professionalism

19. Participate in district and campus staff development programs that improve job related skills and professional growth.

Qualities of Effective Associate Principals

20. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and campus policies affecting schools, including UIL rules, daily attendance, punctuality and confidentiality

21. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents

22. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required

23. Comply with Code of Ethics for Texas Educators

24. Collaborate with the principal to implement school wide systems that contribute to the continuous improvement of the campus

25. Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student centered environment

26. Daily attendance and punctuality at work.

27. Work collaboratively as a key member of the leadership team and help the principal develop leadership capacity.

Instructional Management

28. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.

29. Facilitate, design and/or lead professional learning workshops linked to school wide goals.

School/Organizational Climate

30. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Equipment:

Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance; pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May ne required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Environmental Factors:

Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, or intense, illumination, vibration. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at . For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant of Human Resources at . For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at or P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX 76703.