Elementary Asst. Principal

Dripping Springs ISD - Elementary Asst. Principal

JOB DETAILS

Region:

13

School District/Employer:

Dripping Springs ISD

District Category/Employer:

Campus,

Position:

Assistant Principal,

Assignment Level:

Level Elementary Job Title:

Elementary Asst. Principal

School:

Wildwood Springs Elementary School

Campus Description:

Located in the Headwaters neighborhood, WWSE opened in August 2025 as Dripping Springs ISD's sixth elementary school. We serve more than 500 students in grades PK-5 and aremitted to providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all children. We strive to equip students to be life-long learners. The school's success is the product of a strong home-school connection that supports the belief of doing whatever it takes to ensure the educational growth of all students.

Date Posted:

4/14/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Instructional Management Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping staff pilot such efforts when appropriate. Promote the use of technology in the teaching and learning process. Regularly consult the principal, campus leadership team, and campus advisorymittees regarding planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus educational programs. Organizational Climate Promote a positive and caring climate for learning. Foster collegiality and a sense of teamwork among staff members and encourage involvement in decision-making. Communicate expectations of high performance to staff and students and recognize excellence and achievement. Communicate effectively with students and staff. Deal sensitively and fairly with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ensure effective and timely resolution of conflicts. Maintain effective two-waymunication with district administrators, staff, students, parents, and themunity. Serve as a bridge between the district and campus to support the district strategic plan and ensure "one vision, one voice, one plan." Organizational Improvement Assist the principal in building a shared vision for school improvement. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement. Participate in the development of the campus improvement plan including input from staff, parents, andmunity members. Personnel Management Assist in intering, selecting, and orienting new campus staff. Assist in defining expectations for staff performance. Evaluate employee performance and conduct evaluation conferences. Support staff professional growth and development. Document employee performance and provide rmendations to the principal regarding employment decisions. Work with campus leadership teams to plan professional development activities. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy. Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions Supervise operations in the principal's absence. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy. Assist with campus budget development and fiscal management. Help plan daily school activities including schedules and assignments. Assist in monitoring student attendance and follow-up investigations. Manage supplies, textbooks, and equipment inventory. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services. Maintain required reports, records, and documents. Manage use and maintenance of school facilities. Direct and monitor co-curricular and extracurricular programs. Assist with emergency management planning and safety drills. Student Management Ensure students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods. Support a student discipline management system that promotes positive behavior. Ensure school rules are uniformly observed and discipline is equitable. Conduct conferences regarding student concerns with parents, students, and staff. Professional Growth Participate in professional development opportunities. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to action. Seek input from the principal as appropriate. School and Community Relations Articulate the district mission to themunity. Demonstrate awareness ofmunity needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Encouragemunity and parent involvement. Promote a professional image in themunity. Other Maintain confidentiality regarding student and coworker information in accordance with FERPA. Model integrity and ethics consistent with the Educator Code of Ethics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment includingputer and peripherals.

Posture:

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:

Frequent walking.

Lifting:

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment:

Work inside; may work outside.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Occasional districtwide or statewide travel and frequent prolonged or irregular hours may be required. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

The ideal candidate will be: a creative visionary who is passionately focused on effecting change and has the ability to merge data and fact with intuition, imagination, and innovation in an effort to realize the possibilities rather than be content with the probabilities; a dedicated professional who creates a supportive environment by modeling and expecting accountability and responsibility; who exemplifies ethics; who accepts and values the differences of others, and who has a sense of human wisdom, courage, andpassion; an effectivemunicator with exceptional public relations and interpersonal skills who is open minded and perceptive to the needs and expectations of students, staff, parents, andmunity members and who cultivates cohesiveness through collaboration and creative problem solving; an inspiring catalyst who motivates and empowers others to be leaders and risk takers and who acknowledges expertise, celebrates successes, and honors the lives of others; and a life-long learner who perpetuates self-motivated learning and resourcefully seeks dynamic change with continuous monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting. In addition, the candidate should have: A strong understanding of curriculum development and management Strong organizational,munication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Exceptional personal technology skills The ability to successfully: Evaluate instructional programs Hire life-changers, manage personnel, and evaluate teaching effectiveness Coordinate campus functions and support operations Manage a budget Interpret policy, procedures, and data

Experience:

Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience

Salary Range:

$69,769 to $96,348 Per Year Full benefits package including group health insurance options with HSA or HRA, and additional options for dental, vision, cancer, disability, AD&D, hospital indemnity, critical illness, emergency transportation, and identity theft. Visit the DSISD Salary & Benefits Page for more information: dsisdtx.us/o/dsisd/page/salary-and-benefits