QUALIFICATIONS:   |  Master's degree from a recognized accredited college or university required with additional graduate study preferred
 
Appropriate administrator certification for the assignment
 
Certification and demonstrated experience with instructional leadership and teacher appraisal
 
Successful administrative experience in public school with preference given to experience at the high school level
 
Exemplifies instructional leadership, personal scholarship, a collaborative leadership style, personal integrity, strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills
 
Must be capable of providing strong instructional focus
JOB DESCRIPTION:   | Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level (grades 9-12).  Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.  Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:   | Instructional Management
Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
Establish clear expectations for staff performance about instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
Solicit regular input from campus-level committees about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education programs. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure the attainment of the school’s mission.
Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving a site-based decision-making committee. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
Provide opportunities for interactive communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
Act as campus behavioral coordinator by state laws and regulations.
Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
Manage the use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

School or Organization Improvement

Student Management

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.

Personnel Management
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
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.
 
School or Community Relations
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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, clerical support staff, and custodians.
EXPERIENCE:   | Three years experience as a classroom teacher
 
Five years experience in instructional leadership roles
OTHER INFORMATION:   | Hillsboro ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.