Principal - Elementary

Magnolia ISD

Principal - Elementary

Contact for this position:
Dr. Ben King, Assistant Superintendent, cking@magnoliaisd.org.

Job Title: Principal 

Reports to: Superintendent 

Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level 

Pay Grade: Commensurate with Experience

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Calendar: 217 Days

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in educational administration

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified T-Tess appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate campus functions

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years experience as a classroom teacher

Two - three years experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1.      Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to

         program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.

2.      Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and

         evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when

         Appropriate.

School or Organization Morale

3.       Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing

          instructional goals.

4.       Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in

          decision-making process.

5.       Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

6.       Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. 

          Recognize excellence and achievement.

7.       Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.

School or Organization Improvement

8.       Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs 

          in place with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.

9.       Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school

          improvement.

10.     Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence

          Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision making committee.

11.     Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress

          on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.

Personnel Management

12.     Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.

13.     Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

14.     Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.

15.     Assign and promote campus personnel.