Elementary & Secondary Assistant Principal Pool (Summer 2026)

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Compensation Plan: Professional/Administrators

Pay Grade: 4 - ES/MS, 5 - HS

Minimum Salary: $71,997 (ES), $74,848 (MS) $84,578 (HS)

Duty Days: 202 (ES), 210 (MS/HS)

Primary Purpose:

Assists the school principal in the overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations; coordinates assigned student activities and services.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Master’s degree
• Valid Texas Administrator’s Certificate issued by State Board for Educator Certification

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher required (elementary preferred)
• Experience on an elementary campus preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills                                                               

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participates in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourages and supports the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promotes the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Promotes a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deals sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicates effectively with students and staff.
• Participates in developing campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Helps principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and record to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Observes employee performance, record observations, and conducts evaluation conferences. Serves as the second appraiser for the designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assists principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Supervises operations in the principal’s absence.
• Helps plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervises reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
• Works with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisitions supplies, textbooks, and equipment; checks inventory; maintains records; and verifies receipts for materials.
• Assists with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Coordinates transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy.
• Ensures that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Helps to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensures that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conducts conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Participates in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrates awareness of school-community needs and initiates activities to meet those needs.
• Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Follows all rules, regulations and policies of the Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including 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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

APPOINTMENT:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.