What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Principal of Instruction, High School position at Splendora Independent School District?
- Master's degree in educational administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
- Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
- Certified T-TESS Appraiser
- Certified Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) or Instructional Leadership Development(ILD)
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and Board policy in the area of education, curriculum, testing, and assessment.
- Visionary leadership ability in public schools to work with diverse students, staff, families, and communities, and communicate with and supervise professional and support personnel.
- Substantive knowledge of instructional strategies, design, and implementation of testing and assessments.
- Skill in troubleshooting issues, making sound judgments, decisions, and recommendations.
- Skill in maintaining the confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
- Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
- Coordinate with building principal, house principals/counselors, and directors concerning curriculum, instruction and assessment processes and protocols.
- Encourage and support development of innovative curricular, instructional, and assessment programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
- Monitor state achievement testing protocols, collect data, and report results to the principal.
- Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
- Translate the importance of effective curriculum and instruction practices on a regular basis.
- Observe classes, monitor lessons, and evaluate assessment materials.
- Promote a positive, caring, climate for learning.
- Foster collegiality, collaboration and team building among staff members, Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
- Assist in promoting research-driven classroom management practices in the classroom and in the school as a whole.
- Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Support Small Learning Community Coordinator(s) in all job-related endeavors.
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, and other school-related stakeholders.
- Provide opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas and strategies to teach the curriculum standards and objectives.
- Promotes a positive image that supports the vision and mission of the district.
- Assist principal to build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
- Implement assessment policies adopted by the Board at the campus level with guidance of principal.
- Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
- Help develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee.
- Help develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.
- Participate in development of campus improvement plans with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Support house principals with implementing, embedding, and operating the High School of the Future Task Force Recommendations.
- Help the principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
- Observes employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
- Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- Support expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
- Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
- Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
- Analyze and interpret student assessment data to inform school improvement decisions.
- Assist principal with the evaluation of faculty and staff as assigned.
- Assist principal with interviewing, selecting and orienting new staff.
- Manages personnel effectively through activities such as delegating appropriately, recognizing exemplary performance of teachers and staff, encouraging personal and professional growth and leadership among the staff, complying with applicable personnel policies and rules, and securing the necessary personnel resources to meet objectives.
- Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
- Implement a student management system that results in positive student behavior.
- Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
- Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
- Promotes positive student conduct through activities such as helping students develop a sense of self-worth.
- Developing and communicating guidelines for student conduct.
- Updating the Student/Parent Handbook.
- Supporting collaboration by working with faculty and staff.
- Encouraging student and parent participation.
- Communicating high expectations for student achievement, attendance, and behavior.
- Provide campus-based professional development opportunities.
- Participates in professional learning community activities by collaborating with horizontal and vertical team members.
- Attend professional growth activities to maintain awareness of current research and education issues, including technology integration, and remain current on new and emerging technologies.
- Promotes a positive tone for school/community relations through activities such as fostering collaborative educational efforts among members of the total school community.
- Articulates the school mission and needs to the community through activities that foster rapport between the district and the larger community.
- Promote a positive working relationship with parent booster clubs.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and campus policies affecting schools, including UIL rules, daily attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
- Other duties as assigned.
JobID: 1570
Position Type:
Administration/Associate Principal
Administration/Associate Principal
Date Posted:
3/19/2026
3/19/2026
Location:
Splendora High School
Splendora High School
Job Title: Associate Principal of Curriculum, High School
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt
Dept./School: Splendora High School
Primary Purpose:
Assist the principal in directing and managing the instructional program and personnel at the campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards in instruction and the success of the instructional program.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Management
School Climate
School Improvement
Personnel Management
Student Management
Professional Growth and Development
School/Community Relations
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the assigned staff's performance.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions;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
Other Information:
The District contributes $330 monthly toward the cost of the employee-only health insurance, which is $105 more than the state-required amount of $225/month. All employees in this position receive free treatment at any Next Level Urgent Care.
Position Type: Full-Time
Contract/Days: 12-month/223 days
Pay Grade: 106
Midpoint: $105,702
Salary determined by job-like experience.
Salary : $225 - $330