Principal - Elementary Schools

Education/Certification Required:      

• Master's degree
• Texas mid-management/Principal Certificate or other appropriate Principal Certificate

Technology Proficiency:  Level 3

• Required: Use of technology for instructional and campus program planning, communication, and professional development

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Required: Knowledge of curriculum and related rules
• Ability to evaluate and develop plans to strengthen the instructional program and teaching effectiveness.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage budget, staffing, and personnel.

Experience Required:

• Three years as a classroom teacher
• Three successful years of experience in instructional leadership roles

Function

Directs and manages the instructional program and supervises operations and personnel at the campus level. Provides instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional services. Directs the implementation of district policies, instructional programs, and the operation of all campus activities.

Reports To:

Executive Director for School Leadership

Responsibilities:

Principal Standard 1: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP- ENSURES EVERY STUDENT RECIEVES HIGH QUALITY INTRUCTION

• Implements rigorous curricula and assessments aligned with state standards, including college and career readiness standards
• Monitors multiple forms of student data to inform instructional and intervention decisions, in contributing to maximize student achievement.
• Helps develop high-quality instructional practices among teachers that improves student performance.
• Ensures that effective instruction maximizes the growth of individual students, supports equity, and eliminates the achievement gap.
• Assumes responsibilities for developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and strengthening all aspects of instructional and campus programs.
• Utilizes appropriate assessment and progress measures data to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Campus Improvement Plan.
• Recognizes, evaluates, and analyzes elements of effective instruction and ensures the instructional program is responsive to student and campus needs.
• Utilizes district resources to support teacher and staff development in ongoing instructional technology and content specific development and growth.
• Plans accordingly for instructional resources and materials that target campus goals and objectives that support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

Principal Standard 2: HUMAN CAPITAL- RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THERE ARE HIGH-QUALITY TEACHERS AND STAFF IN EVERY CLASSROOM THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL

• Selects, places, and retains effective teachers and staff.
• Coaches and develops teachers by giving individualized feedback and appropriately aligned professional development opportunities.
• Implements collaborative structures and provides leadership opportunities for effective teachers and staff.
• Conducts rigorous evaluations of all staff using multiple data sources.
• Works cooperatively with the Department for Human Resources and the Athletics Office in the selection of campus staff and athletic coaches, respectively, and in closely monitoring the certification status of staff members when appropriate.
• Defines expectations for staff regarding job performance and provides opportunities for growth and development.
• Evaluates personnel in accordance with state and District policies.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including, but not limited to assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.

Principal Standard 3: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP- MODELS A CONSISTENT FOCUS AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROVING STUDENT OUTCOMES

• Solution-oriented, treats challenges as opportunities, and supports staff through changes.
• Proactively seeks and acts on feedback, reflects on personal growth areas while seeking development opportunities, and accepts responsibility for mistakes
• Tailors communication strategies to the audience and develops meaningful and positive relationships.
• Demonstrates the moral imperative to educate all children and follow the procedures of the district by adhering to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Identifies and provides opportunities that encourages participation in staff development options to target school/di