Principal-Elementary; Pool

Position: Principal-Elementary (Pool) (2025-2026 School Year)
Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
5/28/2025

Location:
San Benito CISD

Closing Date:
Until Position is FilledJob Title: Principal, Elementary School Exemption Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief Academic Officer Pay Grade: 07
Works with: District Staff/Students/Parents Days: 207
Dept. /School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

The role of the Principal is to direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level. He/she provides instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service and directs the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and manages the operation of all campus activities. The principal carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Prerequisites:

• Master's degree;
• Professional Mid-Management Certificate;
  Administrator Certificate; or Principal Certificate;
• T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System) and T-PESS (Texas Principal Evaluation and
  Support System) and ILD (Instructional Leadership Development) or AEL (Advancing Educational Leadership) training certificates;
• Three years teaching experience; and
• Three years of administrative experience.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Plans for the organization and assignment of campus resources for the instructional program including
personnel, facilities, materials and schedules that align with the school's vision to improve the quality
of instruction.

Keeps the Executive Director for Leadership and Performance fully informed of all campus activities
with respect to conditions and needs of the school.

Communicates with faculty, students and parents to disseminate district information, coordinates team
efforts for instruction, and community relations.

Observes classroom performance of teachers, evaluates the effectiveness of staff performance, and plans
staff development activities for improvement in accordance with district and state requirements.

Maintains adequate and accurate documentation for contract decisions.

Keeps informed of and complies with all public education regulations and policies of the district, state
and school concerning curriculum, student management and personnel.

Provides for proper supervision of students in all curricula and curricular activities.

Provides reports and information requested to the board, superintendent and central administration.

Oversees support services at the campus, including food service, maintenance and transportation.

Promotes professional improvement of staff personnel through activities approved by the board.

Establishes and maintains an equitable standard of conduct which is supportive of the districts conduct and
instructional policies in order to establish a shared vision and culture of high expectation for all staff and students.

Promotes guidance and counseling program that will furnish assistance desired by parents, teachers and students.

Performs disaster duty when directed (hurricanes, etc.)

Develops campus performance objectives focused on improving student outcomes.

Ensure that recruitment and retention of high quality teachers in every classroom throughout the school.

Supervises and evaluates the performance of all campus personnel.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress