Assistant Principal Elementary School 2026-2027

Job Overview
The Assistant Principal assists the principal of an individual school to ensure high standards of student performance in a safe learning environment that supports delivery of the approved curricula and meets the mission and vision of the school.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership and School Management

• Provide instructional leadership for the campus including analyzing data and developing plans to increase student achievement with the principal
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of the District approved curriculum in all courses
• Participate in developing the Campus Improvement Plan and assist with the curriculum-related activities such as program development and evaluation
• Analyze available data for the development and implementation of campus specific staff development
• Monitor student behavior, enforce discipline rules, and devise systems to support positive student behavior
• Coordinate and maintain a system for tracking student attendance and tardiness by enforcing district attendance policies

Personnel Management

• Support the principal in defining the expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the public
• Practice a commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement
• Assist with interviewing, selecting, evaluating, and growing high quality school staff

Administrative and Facilities Management

• Manage the use of school facilities and grounds and coordinate programs associated with student safety to ensure a clean, orderly and safe learning environment
• Perform all technical or procedural responsibilities efficiently and effectively (such as textbooks, duties, transportation, substitutes, keys, student activities, records, etc

School/Community Relations

• Establish and maintain effective communication resulting in productive working relationships with students, staff, public and other system administrators

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities for instructional and non-instructional staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance
• Rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems