High School Principal Grades 7-12

Overview

Job Title: Principal / Administrator in an Educational Establishment (Exempt/Executive)

Reports to: Superintendent

Date Revised: [date not provided]

Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level

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.

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree from an accredited university
• Texas principal 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 implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Two years experience as a classroom teacher
• 3 or more years experience in instructional leadership roles

Instructional Management

• Monitor instructional processes to ensure program activities relate 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 regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members and involve them in decision-making.
• Solicit regular input from campus-level committees about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program; include students and community representatives when appropriate.

School or Organization Improvement

• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
• Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision making. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
• Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Student Management

• Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with 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 Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

• 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 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 use of school facilities and oversee maintenance to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

Secondary Principals: 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 to identify and develop professional growth opportunities and assist in achieving improvement goals.
• Collaborate with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

School or Community Relations

• 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, encouraging community and parent involvement.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus including assistant principals, teachers, counselors, librarians, instructional aides, administrative assistants, other office 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…