What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal- High School position at Copperas Cove ISD?
JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal
HOUR STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
PAY GRADE: AP5 / 210 Days
DEPT./SCHOOL: Copperas Cove High School
DATE REVISED: 07/2025
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and operations of all campus level. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Master’s degree
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 in the fields of scheduling, cooperative learning, learning styles, behavioral management, The Effective School Correlates, Site-Based Decision Making, special needs students, and budget development.
EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience as a classroom teacher
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
District residency will be a consideration in the selection process.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate.
Facilitate the use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Participate in collaborative processes to develop campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
Assist principal in developing, maintaining, and using appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff; serve as a primary appraiser in the Texas Teacher Appraisal System.
Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
Supervise operations in the absence of the regular principal
Assist in the administration of the daily organization of the school including class scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.
Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the visiting teacher on investigative follow-up actions.
Work with department heads and faculty in compiling annual budget requests based upon documented program needs.
Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; conduct inventories; maintain records; and verify receipts for such material.
Cooperate in the conducting of routine drug searches, safety inspections, and safety drill practice activities.
Coordinate custodial and building maintenance services as assigned.
Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
Coordinate and provide adequate supervision of students during non-instructional periods.
Handle student discipline referrals, manage student behavior, and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, and Individual Education Plans.
Provide input to develop the Student Code of Conduct that results in positive student behavior.
Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, aides, clerical personnel, and others when assigned by principal.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); coordinate campus support functions; and maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices.
For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Executive Director of Human Resources, (254) 547-1227, 408 S. Main, Copperas Cove, TX 76522