Come Work with Us! A Westlake Academy Overview

 

 

Job Title: Primary Assistant Principal                                                          Wage/ Status: Exempt                                    

Reports to: PYP Principal                                                                            HR Revised: July 2026

Department:  Primary Years Program                                              

 

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

 

The Primary Assistant Principal (PAP) collaboratively supports the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Principal and the IB PYP curriculum coordinator in the administration of a comprehensive PYP programme. Under the supervision of the PYP Principal the PAP provides instructional leadership, coordination, supervision of teaching staff, paraprofessionals and assists in the school budget. 

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, Master’s Degree in Educational Administration preferred.

• Holds a current principal certification with the State of Texas.  

Experience:

• Three (3) years of successful teaching or administrative experience at the primary school level desired.

 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• Displays strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must be legally able to work in the United States
• Complies with TEA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws, school policies, and standards of the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Instructional Leadership

• Collaborates with the PYP Principal in administrating and coordinating the PYP within the policies established by the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees
• Maintains a positive, vibrant and visible presence within the PYP classes
• Ability to communicate beliefs about an IB Education and that all students can be successful;
• Aware of the trends in curriculum development, effective assessment and pedagogical strategies
• Has an overall knowledge of the development of the early year’s learner in regard to academic, social and emotional learning
• Assists in the selection, supervision, and performance evaluation of professional and paraprofessional personnel
• Coordinates State testing for the PYP in liaison with the MYP Assistant Principal
• Serves on the Instructional Leadership Team for the Academy
• Serves on 504 committee and Special Education ARD meetings to ensure student needs are being met
• Co-Coordinates the Response to Intervention process with the PYP Coordinator

  

Operational Leadership

• Empowers others to take ownership and personal responsibility in a collective team approach
• Leverages their own leadership through others
• Leads initiatives and the capacity of others to move the collective efficacy of the program and organization forward

 

Transformational Leadership

• Maintains and models a culture of trust to uphold the ideals of an IB World School to provide students with an “…..internationally minded education of the highest quality…..”
• Leads others in finding new ways to do things to develop a growth mindset

• Creates an efficient, productive, and caring atmosphere where all students and faculty have the opportunity to be recognized for their best efforts

• Maintains open communication for staff to trust that their ideas will be listened to and offer direct recognition and contributions to maintain staff morale
• Articulates a clear Vision, Mission and Values to staff, parents and students of what an IB World School looks like and sounds like
• Resolves staff conflict in positive ways

 

Resource Manager

• Collaborates with the PYP Leadership team in the creation of program schedules
• Collaborates with the PYP Coordinator in acquisition of instructional resources and materials
• Is fiscally responsible and maximizes the impact of fiscal resources on instructional priorities
• Responsible for collaborating with the PYP Principal in the budget process
• Responsible for coordination of ESL program K-12 to include tracking teacher certifications and student placement, compliance with federal guidelines, initial assessments, progress monitoring, LPAC, TELPAS, and collaboration with ESL consultants

 

Other Duties

• Helps to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior aligned with the IB learner profile
• Serves as a liaison to the House of Commons (parent organization)
• Attends Board of Trustee meetings as and when required
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Executive Director/PYP Principal

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the PYP Principal

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (up to 35 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to

control behavior.

Environment: Work inside, may work outside.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours.