High School Assistant Principal

Job Type: Full\-time, 10 months (202 Days) per year according to PPSB

School Year: 2026\-2027

Salary Range: $78,023\-$114,156

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Belle Chasse High School is seeking a dynamic instructional leader to join the administration team for the 2026\-2027 school year. An Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing instructional leadership, maintaining a safe and productive learning environment, and promoting student success. An Assistant Principal works collaboratively with staff, students, families, and the community to support the academic, behavioral, and social development of all students.

Job Goal

To provide visionary leadership and effective management that fosters a safe, inclusive and high\-achieving learning environment. The Assistant Principal will ensure the success of all students by implementing high\-quality instructional programs, promoting professional growth among staff and cultivating a positive school culture. Through collaboration with teachers, parents and the community, the Assistant Principal will uphold high academic standards, support student well\-being and drive continuous school improvement while ensuring compliance with district, state and federal policies.

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills and/or experience)

Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Louisiana Educational Leader (EDL) Certificate (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum five (5\) years of teaching experience in an accredited school.
• Knowledge of Louisiana laws, policies and accountability measures related to education.
• Strong instructional leadership skills with the ability to implement curriculum standards and improve student achievement.
• Effective communication, problem\-solving and decision\-making skills.
• Experience with staff supervision, evaluation and professional development.
• Ability to manage school operations, including budgeting, scheduling and compliance with district and state policies.
• Commitment to fostering a positive school culture and maintaining strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community.

Preferred

• At least two (2\) years of administrative or leadership experience (e.g., Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, department head).
• Proven success in improving school performance and student achievement.
• Experience with school turnaround efforts, strategic planning and/or data\-driven decision\-making.
• Knowledge of instructional technology integration and digital learning strategies.
• Strong background in conflict resolution, crisis management and student discipline.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1\.0 School Mission, Vision and Strategic Goal Setting

1\.1 Goal\-Setting and Monitoring

• Establishes data\-driven goals and an action plan for achievement.
• Disaggregates current and relevant data in order to create and support school goals.
• Uses current and relevant data to impact student achievement.
• Plans, implements and supports acceleration and interventions.
• Effectively utilizes student data and student work to create and/or revise action plans a few times during the school year.

1\.2 Communication of Mission, Vision and Goals

• Supports a school mission and vision that drives instruction and school activities.
• Communicates the mission, vision and goals of the school with staff members and students.
• Invests teachers and students in contributing to the school vision in order to reach established goals.

1\.3 Expectations

• Advocates for the best interests and needs of students to ensure student achievement.
• Establishes high standards for students and teachers.
• Creates opportunities for students and teachers to establish high and demanding expectations.

2\.0 Instructional Leadership

2\.1 Curriculum \& Assessment

• Establishes and monitors school\-wide instructional plans where the use of high\-quality instructional materials is consistent with school\-wide goals.
• Ensures teachers set clear, measurable objectives aligned to the depth and rigor of the state standards (National or local standards may be used when state standards are not available for specific courses).
• Implements systems that allow teachers to analyze formative and summative data to monitor student progress and adjust teaching and learning to meet student achievement goals.
• Creates opportunities for teachers to participate in professional learning that is focused on curriculum, assessment and instructional practices.
• Engages in conversations about assessments and student progress with teachers.

2\.2 Teacher Effectiveness

• Utilizes a school wide evaluation system and individualized coaching plans to effectiveness.
• Evaluates classroom teaching and learning accurately and provides current and relevant student data to support the evaluation.
• Provides specific evidence from the observed lesson that connects to an overall area of strength, an area of growth and a specific recommendation for next steps.
• Uses teacher and student data gathered through observations to determine what development activities or instructional strategies will best meet the needs of teachers to improve overall teacher effectiveness.
• Ensures teachers receive a differentiated targeted coaching plan based on classroom evaluations.
• Includes opportunities for teachers to implement learning in different ways and ensures teacher ownership of new learning.
• Creates structures where teachers can support one another so that they can build and sustain their own learning in order to impact student achievement.

2\.3 Meeting Students Needs

• Engages all teachers in utilizing data to identify students in need of intervention, acceleration, extension or other additional support.
• Monitors student progress to ensure the academic needs of all students are being met.
• Supports teachers in adjusting instruction by utilizing instructional supports within high\-quality instructional materials, when available, to ensure that students master the content.
• Assists teachers in implementing instructional practices that meet the needs of all learners.
• Implements systems that ensure all students have access to rigorous, on grade\-level instruction.

2\.4 Instructional Focus

• Reinforces a school wide schedule and routines that maximize instructional time.
• Plans and prioritizes his/her own schedule in order to engage in instructional leadership activities focused on teaching and learning.
• Ensures teachers have access to high\-quality instructional materials to instruct all students.
• Considers system and school goals when making decisions about instructional practices or priorities.
• Utilizes other instructional leaders on campus to play a role in supporting and building teacher capacity in order to meet both teacher and student goals.
• Leads instructional staff meetings and/or ongoing applied professional learning with adult learning principles.

3\.0 Capacity Building

3\.1 Reflective Practices

• Reflects on his/her own leadership practice resulting in actions to increase student achievement and teacher proficiency.
• Determines areas of growth and sets goals to strengthen his/her own leadership practice.
• Implements school wide activities / action steps based on feedback and data.
• Collaborates with colleagues at the school and system levels to implement local initiatives that result in gains in student achievement.

3\.2 Leadership Development

• Utilizes teacher and student observational data with school leaders resulting in adjustments to the support that is provided for teachers and to ensure student growth.
• Provides coaching support and collaborative opportunities for teacher leaders based on professional learning, classroom support and observations, teacher evaluation data and student achievement data.
• Develops the leadership skills of others by establishing a career pipeline to assume additional responsibilities.
• Provides opportunities for teachers and staff members to gain new learning.

3\.3 Collaborative Practices

• Provides ongoing collaborative opportunities / structures for teachers to strengthen instructional practice by examining evidence of student learning and making instructional adjustments.
• Provides for meaningful contribution from teachers that includes significant student or teacher data to inform decisions, build teacher capacity, and increase student achievement.
• Monitors the quality of content within collaborative opportunities / structures (e.g., Teacher Collaboration \[TC], Instructional Leadership Teams \[ILTs]) so that it is a logical continuum that increases student learning.

3\.4 Continuous Improvement

• Prepares and plans for new staff by providing induction and mentoring systems and support.
• Systematically fosters and empowers the continuous learning and improvement of teachers and staff to the highest levels of practice through job\-embedded professional learning opportunities.
• Ensures individualized professional learning, aligned to the coaching plan, is provided to support teachers’ and staff members’ skills, is guided by understanding of adult learning principles and is measured with student data.

4\.0 School \& Community Involvement

4\.1 School Atmosphere

• Establishes a safe and positive campus atmosphere for students, staff members, families and community stakeholders.
• Manages conflict among stakeholders effectively.
• Regularly collaborates with a school leadership team.

4\.2 Community Engagement

• Develops productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Uses communication to enhance student learning and build support for goals.
• Provides needed support services for students and their families during school hours.
• Creates opportunities for stakeholder engagement to support student learning.

4\.3 Discipline

• Implements campus wide discipline system / plan to promote a positive learning environment for all students.
• Addresses student misconduct in a positive and fair manner.
• Incorporates problem\-solving skills to manage student behavioral challenges.
• Supports teachers in resolving discipline concerns.

4\.4 Access to High Quality Education

• Implements systems that enable all students to have access to effective teachers.
• Develops initiatives to ensure all students are provided with learning opportunities and academic and social supports that lead to academic success.
• Supports teachers with identifying and utilizing resources for providing all students with educational opportunities.

4\.5 Responsiveness to Stakeholders

• Incorporates and articulates a commitment to all students in the school mission and vision.
• Incorporates the background of students’ communities in the curriculum.
• Creates organizational structures at the school that empower all students and parents across communities.

5\.0 Professionalism \& Integrity

5\.1 Professional Norms

• Establishes and supports an environment that is open, productive, caring, professional and trusting for teachers and staff.
• Promotes accountability among teachers and staff for each student’s success and the effectiveness of the school as a whole.

5\.2 Professional Behavior

• Provides professional direction by acting respectfully and responsibly in personal conduct, in relationships with others and expects staff and students to do the same.
• Demonstrates the values of integrity, trust, collaboration, perseverance and continuous improvement.
• Makes most decisions based on what is best for children and holds oneself responsible for the academic achievement and well\-being of all students.

5\.3 Policy

• Understands, implements and supports school personnel in following school and system expectations and policies to maintain consistency and impartiality.
• Models and ensures that all stakeholders understand, comply and adhere to federal, state and local laws, rights, policies and regulations.

6\.0 School Operations / Management

6\.1 Administrative Operations

• Manages the governance processes and internal and external politics toward achieving the school’s mission and vision.
• Recruits, hires and retains a diverse group of highly qualified professional staff.
• Establishes and monitors a system that ensures all staff (including but not limited to clerical, cafeteria, custodial and transportation) are productive and use their time effectively by focusing on student needs and student achievement.

6\.2 Fiscal and Physical Management

• Acquires and manages fiscal, physical and other resources to support student learning and community engagement.
• Analyzes data sources and utilizes feedback to make decisions for allocating resources in order to meet the needs and goals of the school.

Additional Responsibilities

• As required for special\-education services, the Assistant Principal:

+ Schedules all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 and Behavior Interventionist Plan (BIP) meetings, serving as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) designee when assigned.

+ Monitors daily delivery of accommodations on assignments, assessments and state tests, correcting lapses immediately.

+ Administers student discipline in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) \-conducting manifestation\-determination reviews and alternative placement decisions.

+ Analyzes attendance, academic and behavior data for students with disabilities to trigger timely interventions.

+ Supervises Teacher Aides’ schedules, duties and training to ensure one (1\)\-to\-one (1\) and small\-group supports are delivered.

+ Conducts classroom walkthroughs focused on inclusive practices, providing feedback and coaching to teachers.

+ Maintains up\-to\-date cumulative folders, service logs and electronic records for audit readiness.

+ Communicates promptly with parents regarding incidents, progress monitoring and adjustments to support plans.

+ Organizes and delivers in\-service sessions on de\-escalation, restraint procedures and disability awareness.

+ Ensures emergency drills and crisis plans account for students’ medical devices, mobility equipment and sensory needs.

• Maintains all certification and licensure requirements in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 17:7 and Bulletin 746 (Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel).
• Performs other job\-related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the school and district.
• Contributes to district\-wide projects and collaborates with other departments on cross\-functional goals.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record, follows all district policies and state regulations for safe vehicle operation, reports any incidents affecting their ability to drive immediately to their supervisor and ensures proper care, maintenance and responsible use of district vehicles if required to use a district vehicle for assigned duties.

Act 311

In accordance with Act 311 of the Louisiana Legislature, the following duties have been added to this job description to ensure clarity regarding the responsibilities encompassed within this position. These duties are considered part of the employee’s standard job expectations and are compensated within the established salary structure.

*Assistant Principals shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of*

*corresponding documents, forms and reports:*

Instructional Components

• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of school\-based administrators.
• Collaborate with those providing direct student instruction as well as professionals providing ancillary services.
• Review, draft, study, recommend and implement policies, curricula and plans to improve the quality of instruction.
• Conduct school / class walk\-throughs.
• Prepare and/or oversee preparation of class scheduling.
• Participate in the staffing of school via the recruitment, interview and selection and/or assignment of personnel, subject to the Superintendent’s approval.

Supervision

• Supervision of employees for whose supervision employee is responsible, as applicable.
• Complete and/or assist in the preparation / implementation of employee observations, evaluations, Intensive Assistance Plans (IAPs) and other associated tasks and monitoring.

Non\-instructional Components

• Maintain the campus in a clean condition through the oversight of janitorial / maintenance staff.
• Maintain student discipline.
• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students.
• Attend faculty, staff, department and Central Office / Principal meetings.
• Establish school policies governing students and employees
• Attend training sessions.
• Attend Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Attend job fairs and related events.
• Attend IEP meetings (as the officially designated representative \[ODR]) and 504 meetings.
• Attend Central Office and department meetings.
• Attend back\-to\-school and open\-house events.
• Attend graduation and end of the year programs.
• Interview, employ and complete necessary hires.
• Attend School Board / committee meetings upon request.
• Participate in the preparation of necessary disciplinary documents and corresponding disciplinary processes for both students and employees.
• Fulfill all duties required of the school as a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) or other athletic or professional associations.
• Maintain positive parent and community contact and problem solving.
• Represent the school at all functions and/or meetings at which a school representative is required.
• Attend any extra\-curricular activities as determined by the Principal / Supervisor.
• Meet with teachers or staff members to discuss school operations, student progress or upcoming events.
• Attend parent / teacher meetings or school events that are held in the evening.
• Review and finalize school budgets, reports or administrative tasks.
• Participate in professional development workshops or training sessions.
• Handle discipline issues or addressing any urgent matters that arise during the day.
• Collaborate with community organizations or partners to support school programs.
• Plan and strategize for future school improvement initiatives.
• Attend School Board meetings or other administrative responsibilities.
• Support extracurricular activities or athletic events that take place after school hours.
• Provide additional supervision or support for students who may need extra help or assistance.

Physical Demands

This role primarily operates in an indoor, climate\-controlled environment, with exposure to minimal temperature variations. The usual methods of performing job functions require light lifting (ten to twenty \[10\-20] pounds), carrying, pushing and pulling with frequent engagement in activities such as standing, walking and sitting. Additional physical requirements include ability to sit for prolonged periods; frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry and computer\-based tasks or other responsibilities; extended use of a computer for data analysis, report generation, communication and administrative duties; manual dexterity for various responsibilities; and adaptability to switch between multiple tasks and manage interruptions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Plaquemines Parish School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The district is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect.