Position:  Assistant Principal, Secondary

Location:  James H. Baker 6th Grade Campus

2023-2024 School Year

Primary Purpose:

Assist in the direction and management of the instructional program and in the supervision of operations at the campus level. Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Assist in the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and in management of all campus activities and services.

Job Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Texas administrator's or Texas principal or mid-management certificate required
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• ILT/ILD or AEL certification, or willing to obtain
• T-TESS appraiser certification, or willing to obtain

Experience:  

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience 
• Campus-wide leadership responsibilities and experiences preferred

Special Skills:

• Knowledge of campus operations
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Serve as an instructional leader, communicator of high expectations to students, staff, and parents for positive student behavior and collegial school climate. Share supervisory responsibility for both paraprofessional and professional staff, as assigned by the campus principal. 

Salary:

Minimum:    $75,073

Midpoint:     $89,476

Maximum:  $103,880   

Pay Grade: Administrative Pay Grade 2, 11-Duty Months  

Other Information: 

Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching a letter of interest and resume. If the ILT/ILD/AEL and T-TESS are complete, attach these certificates to the online application. Your application must include three professional references, one of which must be your current building principal.

La Porte ISD contributes $400/monthly to employee only health insurance, which is $175/monthly greater than the state-required minimum contribution of $225/monthly.                  

Working Conditions:

• 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)
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); coordinate campus support functions; maintain emotional control under stress