Associate Principal, Dripping Springs High School

Job Title: Associate Principal, Dripping Springs High School

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade/Days: Admin/Prof 6

Work Calendar: 226 Days

Dept./School: Dripping Springs High School

Date Revised: 06/02/2026

Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services. Collaborate and assist the campus principal in all aspects of planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations.

• Master’s degree from accredited university

• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

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

The ideal candidate will be:

• a creative visionary who is passionately focused on effecting change and has the ability to merge data and fact with intuition, imagination, and innovation in an effort to realize the possibilities rather than be content with the probabilities;

• a dedicated professional who creates a supportive environment by modeling and expecting accountability and responsibility; who exemplifies ethics; who accepts and values the differences of others, and who has a sense of human wisdom, courage and compassion;

• an effective communicator with exceptional public relations and interpersonal skills, who is open minded and perceptive to the needs and expectations of the students, campus and district staff, parents, and members of the community, and who, through the art of collaboration and creative problem solving, cultivates cohesiveness;

• an inspiring catalyst who motivates and empowers others to become leaders and risk takers, and who acknowledges the expertise, celebrates the successes, and honors the lives of others; and

• a life-long learner who perpetuates self-motivated learning, and resourcefully and effectively seeks dynamic change with continuous monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting.

In addition, the candidate should have:

• A strong understanding of curriculum development and management

• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional personal technology skills

The ability to successfully:

• Evaluate instructional programs

• Hire life-changers, manage personnel, and evaluate teaching effectiveness

• Coordinate campus functions and support operations

• Manage a budget

• Interpret policy, procedures, and data

• Three years of successful classroom teaching experience

1. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.

2. Reinforce expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.

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

1. Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.

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

3. Assist principal to develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

4. Foster collegiality and a sense of team among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.

5. Communicate and promote expectations of high performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.

6. Ensure effective two-way communication with the principal, district and campus administrators, staff, students, parents, and the community.

7. Serve as a bridge between the district and the campus in such a way that furthers the district-wide strategic plan and ensures “one vision, one voice, one plan.”

1. Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

2. Assist the principal in defining expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

3. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.

4. Confer with campus staff regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

5. Document performance of all campus employees when necessary. Make recommendations with appropriate documentation to the principal on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to the campus.

6. Work with campus leadership team and campus advisory councils to plan professional development activities.

1. Oversee campus operations in principal’s absence.

2. Assume leadership for planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

3. Coordinate and oversee all aspects of graduation planning, including timelines, logistics, student participation requirements, communication with families, and collaboration with district departments and vendors.

4. Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.

5. Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.

6. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.

7. Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.

8. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

9. Help develop and manage campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs; work with the principal, campus leadership team, and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.

10. Compile, maintain, and store all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents, including accurate and timely reports of attendance and textbooks.

11. Manage the use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

12. Assist with the development of a master schedule based on student requests and staff certifications.

13. Direct, manage, and monitor co-curricular and extracurricular programs and activities, including management of activity funds.

14. Assist with the development of emergency management plans, conduct regular safety inspections, and manage safety-drill practice activities.

1. Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.

2. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

3. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

4. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

5. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.

1. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional development opportunities for personal growth.

2. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.

1. Articulate the district’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

2. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

3. Promote professional image in the community.

1. Maintain confidentiality.

2. Model integrity and ethics in a manner exemplary of the Educator Code of Ethics.

Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, and others as assigned.

Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside, may work outside

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. The job requires occasional district-wide or statewide travel, and frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

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.

Salary : $81,148 - $112,062