Principal - Prospective Elementary School Campus (2026-2027)

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled
 

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:

212 days

DATE REVISED

09/07/2016

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:

Exempt

 

 

SALARY RANGE:

$81,001 Minimum   
$114,183 Maximum

PAY GRADE: 

NTP       

  

 

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:

 

TEA certification requirements

 

Master’s degree in Educational Administration

 

Texas Mid-management or other appropriate Texas certificate

 

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (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 interpret policy, procedures, and data

 

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

 

Three years of classroom teacher experience required

 

Three years of administrative experience required

 

 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

Instructional Management

 

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
• Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision and evaluation of campus education programs.
• Include students, parents and community representatives in school planning process when appropriate.

 

School or Organization Morale

 

• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
• Foster collegiality among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision making process.
• Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to the school community.
• Recognize excellence and achievement.
• Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.

 

• Use sensitivity and fairness with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.

 

School or Organization Improvement

 

• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff.
• Direct planning activities and implement programs for staff to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.
• Identify, analyze and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
• 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.
• Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives which address each Academic Excellence Indicator.

 

 

 

Personnel Management

 

• Interview, recommend, and orient new staff.
• Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
• Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public, staff development, and other components as identified in the T-TESS.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.

 

• Assign campus personnel as needed.

 

• Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension or non-renewal of employees assigned to campus.
• Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
• Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work collaboratively to develop and accomplish professional improvement goals.

 

Management of Fiscal, Administrative and Facilities Functions

 

• Comply with district policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations affecting the sc