Principal-Franklin Elementary

Wichita Falls Independent School District•Wichita Falls, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, the success of instructional programs, and the operation of all campus activities. Direct and monitor all magnet programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in educational administration
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified appraiser of current district appraisal system
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 interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Three (3) years experience as a classroom teacher

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years experience preferred in instructional leadership roles

Responsibilities

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 the campus education program, including students and community representatives when appropriate.
Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
Foster collegiality and team building among staff members, encouraging their active involvement in the decision-making process.
Provide for two-way communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students.
Recognize excellence and achievement.
Ensure effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
Build a common vision for school improvement with staff.
Direct planning activities with staff to ensure attainment of the 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 each Academic Excellence Indicator performance objective.
Interview, select, and orient new staff.
Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
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 the superintendent on termination, suspension, or non-renewal 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 and work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
Comply with district policies, 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, and accurately report fiscal information.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate and timely reports of attendance to requisition textbooks.
Manage the use of school facilities.
Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
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 the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
Conduct conferences concerning student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support.
Maintain regular attendance.