Elementary Principal

Elementary Principal

Del Valle Independent School District Baty Elementary - Austin, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5535267

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

The Elementary Principal serves as the instructional leader and chief culture builder of the campus. The principal ensures high levels of student achievement through aligned curriculum implementation, strong instructional systems, a focused emphasis on early literacy and numeracy, strategic talent management, and a safe, student-centered learning environment.

The principal leads continuous improvement aligned to the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS), district strategic goals, and the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP).

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in educational administration
• Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) appraiser
• Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paidby employee.

• Three (3) years’ experience as a classroom teacher
• Three (3) years’ experience as an assistant principal and/or associate principal

• Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems
• Strong understanding of early literacy and early mathematics systems
• Ability to analyze multiple data sources to drive instructional decisions
• Strong leadership in building positive school culture
• Ability to manage personnel, budgets, and campus operations
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive and equitable practices

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

The principal ensures high-quality instruction across all classrooms by:

• Leading implementation of HQIM aligned to TEKS and district pacing.
• Monitoring instructional practices through frequent walkthroughs and feedback cycles.
• Using multiple data sources (MAP, STAAR, benchmarks, formative data) to drive decisions and acceleration.
• Ensuring PLCs function as high-performing professional learning communities focused on student outcomes.
• Supporting effective differentiation and intervention systems (MTSS, RTI, acceleration models).
• Modeling the use of research-based instructional strategies.
• Ensuring assessment administration systems are secure, aligned, and instructionally useful.
• Monitoring fidelity of curriculum implementation across all tiers of instruction and alignment to district expectations.

The principal ensures that instructional systems are coherent, data-driven, and aligned to district academic goals.

The principal builds and develops a high-performing staff by:

• Recruiting, selecting, and retaining highly qualified personnel.
• Establishing clear performance expectations aligned to T-TESS and district priorities.
• Providing timely, actionable feedback and coaching.
• Developing leadership capacity among assistant principals, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders.
• Creating professional learning plans aligned to student performance needs.
• Supporting staff growth plans with measurable outcomes.
• Addressing performance concerns with clarity, urgency, and consistency.

The principal ensures staff effectiveness directly translates into improved student outcomes.

The principal demonstrates ethical and…