Posted : Sunday, May 26, 2024 04:01 PM
Job Title: High School Principal Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director of Leadership Pay Grade: Admin Pay 9
Dept.
/School: To Be Assigned Days: 227 Supervises: Primary Purpose: Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level.
Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.
Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master’s degree in educational administration Texas principal certification Certified 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 coordinate campus functions Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Strong organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills Self-motivated, organized, reliable, adaptable Excellent communication skills Must be able to work independently as well as on a team Such alternatives as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent Experience: Three years of experience as a classroom teacher Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles preferred Three years of Assistant Principal experience preferred Secondary leadership experience preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program.
Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
School or Organization Morale Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
Foster collegiality and team building among staff members.
Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students.
Recognize excellence and achievement.
Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
School or Organization Improvement Build common vision for school improvement with staff.
Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.
g.
, effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision making committee.
Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.
Personnel Management Interview, select, and orient new staff.
Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
Assign and promote campus personnel.
Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus.
Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth.
Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs.
Keep programs within budget limits.
Maintain fiscal control.
Accurately report fiscal information.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
Manage use of school facilities.
Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.
Student Management 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 observed 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.
Professional Growth and Development Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
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.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Be positive, patient, and friendly with students, staff, parents, and community members in support the District.
Be professional, reliable, organized and friendly.
Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Answer telephone calls and e-mails promptly.
Maintain positive interaction with students, staff, fellow employees, parents, and community members.
Be willing to show empathy towards students, staff, parents, peers and community members.
Ability to resolve issues/concerns and troubleshoot (as applicable).
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
Ensure administrative supervision of students at all extra-curricular events.
Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress.
Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
Signature Date
/School: To Be Assigned Days: 227 Supervises: Primary Purpose: Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level.
Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.
Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master’s degree in educational administration Texas principal certification Certified 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 coordinate campus functions Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Strong organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills Self-motivated, organized, reliable, adaptable Excellent communication skills Must be able to work independently as well as on a team Such alternatives as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent Experience: Three years of experience as a classroom teacher Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles preferred Three years of Assistant Principal experience preferred Secondary leadership experience preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program.
Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
School or Organization Morale Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
Foster collegiality and team building among staff members.
Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students.
Recognize excellence and achievement.
Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
School or Organization Improvement Build common vision for school improvement with staff.
Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.
g.
, effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision making committee.
Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.
Personnel Management Interview, select, and orient new staff.
Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
Assign and promote campus personnel.
Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus.
Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth.
Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs.
Keep programs within budget limits.
Maintain fiscal control.
Accurately report fiscal information.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
Manage use of school facilities.
Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.
Student Management 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 observed 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.
Professional Growth and Development Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
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.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Be positive, patient, and friendly with students, staff, parents, and community members in support the District.
Be professional, reliable, organized and friendly.
Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Answer telephone calls and e-mails promptly.
Maintain positive interaction with students, staff, fellow employees, parents, and community members.
Be willing to show empathy towards students, staff, parents, peers and community members.
Ability to resolve issues/concerns and troubleshoot (as applicable).
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
Ensure administrative supervision of students at all extra-curricular events.
Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress.
Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
Signature Date
• Phone : NA
• Location : Odessa, TX
• Post ID: 9151483877