Elementary Principal (25-26)

Northwest Independent School District (TX)•Justin, TX

54d

About The Position

Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level. Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Direct the implementation of District policies and instructional programs and manage the operation of all campus activities.

Requirements

Master's degree in educational administration
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) appraiser
Certified teacher appraiser
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, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Five years successful experience as a classroom teacher
Two years successful experience 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 campus education program. Include 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. 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.
Exhibit and encourage high professional and ethical standards
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.
Provide leadership to the campus advisory team.
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 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.
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.
[Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.]
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.
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 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.
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.