Principal Pool; SY; Anticipated- Districtwide

Job Title: Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports To: Deputy Superintendent of School Leadership

Pay Grade: As approved by Board of Trustees 220 days (Early Childhood); 220 days (Elementary); 225 days (Secondary)

Date Revised: September 2013

The principal shall direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level, provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service, direct the implementation of District policies and instructional programs, and manage the operation of all campus activities.

• Master's Degree
• Valid Texas Administrator's Certificate

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

• At least three (3) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher
• Prior experience in instructional leadership roles

• Administer and integrate all instructional programs
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis
• Provide instructional resources to support the accomplishment of instructional goals
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in the purpose, design, and implementation of the instructional program

• Provide an environment conducive to learning
• Reinforce desired behaviors for students and staff
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to positive staff morale

• Establish through a collaborative process a vision for a campus mission
• Develop campus performance objectives and an improvement plan through collaboration
• Develop, maintain, and use information systems necessary to address campus performance objectives including all academic excellence indicators

• Interview, select, and orient new staff
• Recommend employment, transfer, retention, and dismissal of staff
• Define expectations for staff performance
• Use developmental supervision with all staff
• Develop leadership among the staff
• Delegate personnel management functions as appropriate
• Complete personnel management reports in a timely manner

• Develop budget based on program needs, estimated enrollment, projected staffing, and other fiscal needs
• Implement programs within budgeted parameters
• Comply with all regulations regarding fiscal management
• Manage the use and maintenance of facilities to provide a safe and clean campus
• Manage and provide required reports for all school operations including attendance, funds accounting, payroll, and transportation

• Develop a student management system that encourages positive student behavior and enhances the school climate
• Ensure school rules are uniformly observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable
• Communicate student management expectations to parents and the community and encourage parent participation in student management activities

• Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit support in realizing the mission
• Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet these needs
• Promote a positive image of the school and maintain a positive working relationship with parents and the community
• Involve parents and other community members in school activities as required or appropriate

• Use information provided through assessment instruments, the appraisal process, staff input, and professional development programs to improve performance
• Provide leadership in addressing current educational issues
• Attend professional development activities
• Abide by the Professional Code of Ethics

• Provide leadership that emphasizes high expectations for and that result in student success. Examples of measurements of student success may include, but are not limited to the following: drop‑out rate; graduation rate; advanced‑course enrollment; percentage of advanced transcripts;…