Location: N/A  

Area:District Wide 

Contract Months:Various 

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal

DATE: 02/23/2025

JOB CODE: 001051, 003051, 005051, 004051, 006051, 008051, 002051, 007051, 009051, H31793

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

GRADE: varies

Contract Length: varies

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Principal plays a critical role in driving student achievement, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring alignment with HISD’s strategic priorities. This position supports the Principal in leading instructional excellence, building strong relationships, and cultivating a thriving school environment that prepares students for academic and lifelong success.

HISD Leadership Expectations:

HISD school leaders embody the core values and commitments outlined in our Leadership Employee Value Proposition (EVP)—leading with equity, urgency, and a relentless pursuit of excellence to drive student success.

School Leader EVP

Essential Leadership Attributes:

A successful HISD Assistant Principal demonstrates:

• A Moral and Ethical Compass – Leads with integrity, transparency, and fairness in all decisions.
• Visionary Leadership – Inspires high expectations, fosters innovation, and champions student achievement.
• Strategic Talent Development – Identifies, recruits, and develops high-performing staff to cultivate a culture of excellence.
• Resilience & Growth Mindset – Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, embraces challenges, and adapts to change.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Utilizes student achievement data and school performance metrics to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Community Engagement – Builds strong relationships with teachers, students, families, and community stakeholders to enhance school culture.
• Unwavering Commitment to Equity – Ensures that all students—regardless of background—receive a high-quality education and opportunities to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in executing high-impact leadership to ensure student success and operational excellence, including:

Driving Student Achievement & Instructional Excellence

Supports the development and implementation of instructional strategies that accelerate student learning and close achievement gaps.
Assists in ensuring rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and instruction are effectively delivered by teachers.
Implements data-driven practices to monitor and improve student progress.

Building a Culture of High Expectations

Cultivates a positive, student-centered school climate that prioritizes safety, respect, and engagement.
Leads efforts to increase student attendance, graduation rates, and academic outcomes.
Supports the Principal in discipline management, ensuring a fair and consistent student behavior framework.

Talent Development & Performance Management

Assists in the selection, mentoring, and coaching of high-quality staff.
Supports the Principal in teacher evaluation and ongoing professional development.
Promotes collaborative teacher development to strengthen instructional practices.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Serves as a key liaison between the school, district, and community.
Builds and maintains meaningful partnerships with parents, businesses, and local organizations to support student success.
Ensures timely and transparent communication with students, staff, and families.

Operational Leadership & Compliance

Ensures the school adheres to federal, state, and district policies.
Oversees extracurricular activities, school operations, and crisis management protocols.

Supports the implementation of HISD initiatives and strategic priorities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS: