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  • Assistant Director (Assistant Principal) Job #15114

 

Assistant Director Position Information

The Assistant Director ensures compliance with federal and state laws, supervises operations in the absence of the campus director, and assists in planning daily school activities, including class schedules and teacher assignments. They help develop budgets, supervise students during non-instructional periods, enforce school rules, and maintain student discipline. The role involves conducting conferences on student and school issues, coordinating student activities, maintaining disciplinary records, observing and evaluating employee performance, and supporting staff professional growth. Additionally, the Assistant Director encourages community and parent involvement, projects a positive image, and performs other tasks as assigned, while continuously improving leadership skills through professional development. Occasionally required to work some evenings and weekends, depending on school functions.
  • Comply with policies established by federal and state law, the State Board of Education rule, and the local Board of Trustees.
  • Supervises operations in the absence of the campus director.
  • Assists in planning daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules and teacher assignments.
  • Assists with developing budgets based upon documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs.
  • Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
  • Ensures that school rules are uniformly observed, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
  • Conducts conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
  • Coordinates and supervises student activities as assigned by the campus director.
  • Maintains accurate individual student disciplinary records.
  • Observes employee performance, records observations, and conducts evaluation conferences.
  • Serves as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
  • Collaborates with staff members regarding their professional growth and leadership skills; works jointly with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
  • Identifies, provides, and/or encourages participation in available in-service training options to address the goals identified through the growth planning process.
  • Aids the campus director in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
  • Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities.
  • Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators.
  • Applies information provided through the district appraisal process to improve performance.
  • Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  • Project a positive image to the community.
  • Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as assigned.
  • Annually establishes and meets performance goals.
  • Oversee any changes of information on students into the district’s student management system.
  • Administers the initiation of discipline forms after excessive tardiness according to Board policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required

  • Master's degree.
  • Three (3) years’ experience in related field.
  • May accept a combination of education and experience.


Preferred

  • Five (5) years’ experience in related field.

Required

  • Valid administrator’s, mid-management, or principal certificate.


Preferred

  •  Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T‑TESS) Appraiser
  • Appraiser designation as assigned by the district
  • Valid administrator, mid‑management, or principal certificate
  • Knowledge of educational policies, curriculum development, and instruction.
  • Strategic expertise and creative leadership style.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills, both in person and over the phone.
  • Problem-solving abilities and a deep understanding of disciplinary procedure.
  • Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful school culture.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a dynamic work environment.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and university leadership.
  • Maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate events and activities.
  • Ethical.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.

Salary Range

$65,000-$72,000

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-time/40 Hours per Week

 

 

Additional HR Information

Apply online at the UT Tyler Career Portal, click 'View All Jobs' and select department University Academy.

Submit your single PDF or Word document containing:

  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest
  • List of the names and contact information for three professional references
  • Pre-Employment Affidavit (REQUIRED by TEA).  
  • Competitive Salary Structure
  • TRS System
  • Sick leave
  • Health – $0 premium for employee
  • Dental
  • Vision Care
  • Prescription Drug Program
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • UTFLEX (Med. And Dependent Care)
  • Long Term Care

Public K-12 School Setting. Occasionally required to work some evenings and weekends, depending on school functions.