Elementary Principal- Majestic Gardens

ESC Region 11•Frisco, TX

About The Position

Job Title: Campus Principal Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Administrator in an Educational Establishment Reports to: Chief Academic Officer Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master’s degree Valid Texas Principal certificate Valid Texas Teaching Certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of campus operations 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, and interpersonal skills Experience: At least 3 years experience as a classroom teacher At least 2 years experience in administration (preferred) Instructional Management Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process. Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs with superintendent and teachers, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques. Apply research and data to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching-learning process. Work with appropriate staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on systematic review and analysis. Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet student learning needs. Ensure the use of technology in the teaching-learning process. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness. School/Organizational Climate Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals. Foster team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process. Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, and parents. Communicate effectively with students and staff. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement. Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. School/Organizational Improvement Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school mission. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement. Develop and set annual school performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the school’s planning process and site-based decision making committee. Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show 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 parents. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff. Assign and promote school personnel. Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees. Work with 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 Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management Comply with school policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the school. 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. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials. Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus. Coordinate custodial and other support services. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with clerical staff for follow-up investigations. Work with faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs. Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities. 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. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods. Professional Growth and Development Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. School/Parent Relations Demonstrate awareness of school needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage parent involvement. Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer, assessment platforms, standard office and instructional equipment Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; manage multiple deadlines and compliance requirements Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting; frequent walking; occasional bending, lifting, and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: Primarily indoor work; occasional district-wide travel

Requirements

Master’s degree
Valid Texas Principal certificate
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
Knowledge of campus operations
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, and interpersonal skills
At least 3 years experience as a classroom teacher

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years experience in administration (preferred)

Responsibilities

Monitor instructional and managerial processes
Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs
Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process
Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs with superintendent and teachers
Apply research and data to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching-learning process
Work with appropriate staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents
Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials
Ensure the use of technology in the teaching-learning process
Obtain and use evaluative findings to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning
Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff
Foster team building among staff members
Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process
Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, and parents
Communicate effectively with students and staff
Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students
Recognize excellence and achievement
Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts
Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
Build common vision for school improvement with staff
Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff
Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement
Develop and set annual school performance objectives
Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show progress on performance objectives
Interview, select, and orient new staff
Define expectations for staff performance
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff
Assign and promote school personnel
Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees
Work with 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
Comply with school policies and state and federal laws and regulations
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials
Manage use of school facilities
Supervise maintenance of facilities
Coordinate custodial and other support services
Help plan daily school activities
Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance
Work with faculty to compile annual budget requests
Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities
Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system
Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed
Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior
Serve as a role model for all campus staff
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
Demonstrate awareness of school needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage parent involvement