Job Title: Principal                                                   

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt                                                                                              

Reports to: Superintendent                                          

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Direct and manage overall campus operations. Responsible for leadership of the campus instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement, compliance with district policies, application of instructional programs, and effective operation of all campus activities. 

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Educational Administration

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System T-TESS appraiser

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Strong technology background

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data to evaluate student learning

Demonstrated strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

Three years experience as a classroom teacher

Three to five 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 these findings to take corrective actions for improvement, as well as for recognition of success.

 

2.  Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.

 

3.  Contribute to the creation of the school’s extracurricular, intervention, service learning and enrichment programs.

 

4.  Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and

     communication with the public.

 

5.  Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.

 

6.  Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education

      program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.

 

School or Organization Improvement

 

7.  Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure

     attainment of school’s mission.

 

8.  Establish campus performance objectives for Texas Academic Performance Indicators using the campus planning process and

     involving site-based decision making committee. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.

 

9.  Collaborate closely with other school leaders to plan and prepare for academic, social, fiscal and other transition issues.

 

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

 

Student Management

 

11. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and

       enhances the school climate.

 

12.  Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with

       Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

 

13.  Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

 

14.  Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations

 

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

 

15. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

 

16.  Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that

       operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.

 

17.   Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of

         maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.

 

18.  Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

 

19.  Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.

 

Personnel Management

 

20.  Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and

        dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.

 

21.  Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with

       the public.

 

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

 

23.  Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish

        improvement goals.

 

24.  Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

 

School or Community Relations

 

25.  Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

 

26.  Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and

        effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

 

27.  Work with the community to develop and use resources that will enhance the school

 

 

Other 

28.   Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Professionalism

27.   Adheres to ethical and legal standards:

• Follows ethical standards of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) State of Texas “Code of Ethics” and “Standard Practices for Texas Educators”.
• Complies with standard practices and ethical conduct towards students, colleagues, school officials, parents, and community members
• Maintains the dignity of the professional; respects and obeys the law, demonstrates personal integrity and exemplifies honesty
• Exemplifies ethical relations with colleagues; extends just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession

 

28.  Adheres to the district’s professional standards:

• Utilizes district procedures to resolve concerns
• Maintains positive working relationships with others
• Ability to demonstrate the following core values: Integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student centered environment
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teachers, counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, administrative assistants, other office support staff, and custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

 

Posture: Frequent walking and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and twisting

 

Motion: Repetitive hand motions;frequent keyboarding and use of mouse;occassional reaching

 

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

 

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), occasional districtwide and statewide travel

 

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.