Elementary Principal (Grades 1-2)

Academy Independent School District • Little River Academy, TX

341d

About The Position

The Elementary Principal is responsible for directing and managing overall campus operations. This role includes 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Educational Administration or equivalent.
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate.
• T-TESS Appraiser Certification.
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to manage budgets and personnel and to coordinate campus functions.
• Ability to explain policy, procedures, and data.
• Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in instructional leadership roles.

Nice To Haves

• Principal experience preferred.
• 5-7 years experience as a classroom teacher.
• Relevant experience in instructional leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related 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 with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
• Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program.
• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school's mission.
• Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving site-based decision making committee.
• Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
• 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.
• 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 that 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. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
• Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
• Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
• 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 using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees