Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal JobID: 1822 Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Cleburne High School Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Assistant Principal Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Admin 2 Days: 207 Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level Date Revised: 07/16/2026 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 Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of school operations Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to coordinate campus support operations Experience: Two years' experience as a classroom teacher Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process. School/Organizational Climate Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. Communicate effectively with students and staff. School/Organizational Improvement Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members. Help principals develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and record to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. Personnel Management Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system. Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management Supervise operations in the principal's absence. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials. Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Student Management Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods. Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Professional Growth and Development Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. School/Community Relations Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing its mission. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Other 1. Maintain confidentiality. 2. Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, and practices. 3. Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent. 4. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 5. Must be present regularly in person. Supervisory Responsibilities: Share supervisory responsibility…