Principal - Buice Elementary Campus 2026-2027

Ector County Independent School District•Odessa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise the 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in educational administration
Texas principal certification
Certified T-TESS appraiser
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budgets and personnel
Ability to coordinate campus functions
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Strong academic content and pedagogical knowledge
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
Three years of successful classroom certified teaching experience
Three years of Certified Assistant Principal experience

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles, preferred

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 programs, 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 the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
Build a common vision for school improvement with staff.
Direct planning activities and implement programs with staff to ensure the 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 performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.
Interview, select, and orient new staff.
Define expectations for staff performance regarding 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 the campus.
Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth and 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, keeping 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 maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
Manage the use of school facilities and supervise maintenance to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs, including the 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 the 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 support in realizing it.
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 of 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).
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.
Other duties as assigned.