Assistant Principal

Job Description

Assistant PrincipalPrimary Purpose:Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. Work as part of district administrative team. Extracurricular duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Master’s degreeTexas Mid-Management or principal certificationSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Thorough understanding of school operationsStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to coordinate campus support operationsExperience: Three to five years’ experience as a classroom teacherMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional ManagementParticipate in development and evaluation of educational programs.Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.School/Organizational ClimatePromote a positive, caring climate for learning.Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.Communicate effectively with parents, students and staff.Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.Personnel ManagementObserve 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.Administration and Fiscal/Facilities ManagementSupervise operations in principal’s absence.Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.Student ManagementEnsure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.Professional Growth And DevelopmentParticipate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.School/Community RelationsArticulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.Supervisory Responsibilities:Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingRegular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behaviorMaintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Lago Vista ISD may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.Salary: To be determined by breadth of experience and the LVISD Compensation Plan. Generous Benefits: TRS Active-Care — The District pays $445 a month toward the employee health insurance premiums; vision and dental offered; cafeteria plan available.Lago Vista Independent School District is a 4A public school district of approximately 1,850 students, based in Lago Vista, Texas, approximately 20 miles northwest of Austin. Situated on the north shore of Lake Travis in the beautiful Texas hill country, Lago Vista has a population of approximately 10,000 residents. This unique community offers the warmth of a small town, but is within a 20 minute drive to the conveniences of the city – apartment living, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. Employees who choose to live in Austin can enjoy a drive to and from work against traffic. Come be part of a collaborative work team where you feel part of a family, know all the students by name, and have the potential to truly make a positive impact. For additional information, please visit the district website at: www.lagovistaisd.net.

2/27/2026