Job Title:        Principal                                                    Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive 

                                                                                          or Administrator in an Educational Establishment

Reports to:      Superintendent                                           

Dept./School:  Assigned Campus and Level

To provide transformational leadership to planning, launching and managing a turnaround school. This includes implementing an improvement model which focuses on high student achievement; building a positive school climate that supports the whole student; leveraging research and data to drive initiatives and instruction, and building a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve the school’s vision and goals. The Turnaround Principal will collaborate with parents, community members, as well as other internal/external resources and stakeholders to implement new educational programs, capital improvements, systems, tools and other resources to accelerate student achievement. The principal is 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.

 

Master’s degree in educational administration

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) certified. 

 

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

5 years experience as a classroom teacher

5-10 years experience in administrative/instructional leadership roles

Instructional Management

1.      Lead the school’s vision, mission, and strategic goals to support early literacy and reading, with academic and socioemotional success for all students; 

2.      Drive rapid and dramatic instructional improvements by implementing strategies in line with the priority areas identified by the district;

3.      Support and supervise the design of rigorous, standards-based instruction with measurable outcomes;

4.      Implement an observation and feedback cycle that ensures continuous improvement in teaching and learning; 

5.      Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.

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

7.      Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

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

9.      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

10.     Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.

11.     Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving site-based decision making committee. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.

12.     Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Student Management

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

14.     Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

15.      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.

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

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

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

18.     Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.

19.     Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.

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

21.    Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.

22.    Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with 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.  Are focused on results and have proven success in increasing student achievement and adult performance; 

28.  Influence and motivate others to reach their potential; 

29.  Are solution-oriented and creative problem solvers with experience in data analysis and creating and managing systems; 

30.  Set high expectations and communicate them to a variety of stakeholders; 

31.  Understand, communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures; 

32.  Continually reflect and seek feedback to improve their practice; 

33.  Have demonstrated perseverance in their career and education; 

34.  Thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment; and 

35.  Possess strong pedagogical skills and are highly effective at coaching other adults. 

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.

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

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

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional 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), exposure to noise; 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.