Gillett Middle School Assistant Principal

Salary:Pay Grade 4: $66,280.20 - $95,377.80 (commensurate with documented experience)

Employment Period: 210

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The assistant principal shall have a Master’s Degree, Mid-management, Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS) certification and three (3) years classroom teacher experience.

SUPERVISES:

All personnel assigned to his/her office.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

I. Instructional Management

Assists in:

• developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring all aspects of the instructional program.

• recognizing, evaluating, and analyzes elements of effective instruction and ensures that the instructional program is responsive to student needs.

• providing instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

II. School Climate

Assists in:

• communicating and promoting high expectations for staff/student performance; providing recognition of excellence and achievement which promotes a positive image to the community as well as establishing and maintaining positive staff morale.

• coordinating supporting instructional activities and services to accomplish the goals and objectives of the instructional program.

• fostering collegiality and collaboration among staff; mediating and facilitating resolution of conflicts; involving staff in planning/decision-making.

III. School/Organizational Improvement

Assists in:

• planning activities and implementing programs collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of goals/objectives.

• utilizing appropriate data/records to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Campus Improvement Plan.

IV. Personnel Management

Assists in:

• defining expectations for staff regarding job performance.

• evaluates personnel in accordance with state and district policies.

• identifying and providing opportunities for and encourages participation in staff development options to address school/district/employee goals identified through the goal-setting processes.

• working cooperatively with the Department of Personnel in selection of campus staff, and closely monitoring the certification status of staff members when appropriate.

V. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

Assists in:

• complying with district policies, and state/federal laws and regulations.

• managing all school facilities, requisitions repairs as needed, and supervises custodial staff.

• implementing programs within budget limits, maintains fiscal control, and accurately reports fiscal information.

• promoting activities and use of resources needed to accomplish goals.

VI. Student Management

Assists in:

• implementing and communicating to students, staff, and parents, a consistent, equitable discipline management plan with guidelines for student conduct that have been developed collaboratively with staff.

• providing assistance in assessing the physical, mental, social, and emotional needs of students.

• conducting conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues.

• insuring that school rules are uniformly observed.

VII. Professional Growth and Development

• assumes responsibility for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for fulfilling job duties and improving leadership skills.

• conducts oneself in a professional, ethical manner in accordance with generally accepted community standards; complies with TEA code of ethics.

VIII. School Community Relations

Assists in:

• involving parents and community in a positive, proactive manner by articulating the school’s mission through emphasizing and promoting two-way communication between the school and community.

• projecting a positive image to the community.

IX. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by superintendent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

*Note: Salary is based off of the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan