Position Title: Assistant Principal, High School

Job Title: Assistant Principal

Function: District Management

Family: Campus Administration

Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: AP04

Terms of • 215 days per year. FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment: • Probationary/Administrator employment

agreement.

• Salary is on the SAISD Assistant Principal Pay for

• Salary is at $86,000.00, entry campus level with

Funding
This position is locally funded.

Source:

Job Scope

Oversees daily operation of one or more functions of a department or a campus. Directs staff in the development
and implementation of function or campus policies, procedures, and programs. Adheres to both district policy and
governmental regulations concerning function or campus operations. Manages team or campus structure,
development, training, and planning.

Position Summary

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

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

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

2. Supervise campus operations in principal’s absence.
3. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
4. Implement a student management system that results in positive student behavior.
5. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed, and student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
6. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
7. Assist with master schedule development and allocation of resources.
8. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
9. Assist with the planning/administration of daily school activities including class schedules, attendance

monitoring, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedule.
10. Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
11. Assist principal with the evaluation of faculty and staff as assigned.
12. Assist principal with interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
13. Responsible for identifying community and school needs; develop and implement activities to meet those

needs.

Revised: 5/2/2023

14. Responsible for coordinating school-wide outreach to encourage family and community engagement.
15. Stay abreast of and comply with state, district, and campus policies affecting schools, including UIL rules,

daily attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.
16. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
17. Participate in district and campus staff development programs that improve job related skills and

professional growth.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities

expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (recognized by the Texas Higher Education

o U.S. Department of Education Database for accredited colleges or universities

• Valid Texas Standard Principal or Mid-Management certificate.

• Valid Teacher Certification

• 2+ year’s creditable teaching experience as a classroom teacher

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

Preferred Requirements

• 10 years of relevant experience

• 2+ years of progressive leadership experience (non-classroom) to include:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and

• Demonstrated knowledge of general principles, practices and techniques of family and community

• Excellent ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, district

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with families of district students, the

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Ability to promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.

• Ability to promote a positive, caring climate for learning.

• Ability to interpret data and address needs of school and community.

• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflicts.

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

Revised: 5/2/2023

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting,

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal.

• Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.
  

It is the policy of San Antonio ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age,
sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or disability in its vocational programs, services or
activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and SAISD's board policies
DIA, FFH, and FFI.