Principal, Byrd Elementary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Cypress, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal leads Byrd Elementary and is responsible for instructional leadership, campus operations, staff supervision and evaluation, student discipline, budgeting, facilities, and communication with students, families, staff, district leadership, and the community. The role builds a shared vision for school improvement, supports teaching staff with instructional resources, promotes strong performance and collaboration, and works with campus committees to plan and evaluate the educational program. The Principal also develops campus performance objectives, uses information systems to track progress, and applies research findings to support school improvement. The position is a probationary/term contract for 220 days. Salary is $91,690 at IA-8, with the range based on experience and set by the Board of Trustees. The role involves frequent prolonged and irregular hours, occasional district-wide and statewide travel, and frequent district-wide travel as described under working conditions. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
Valid standard administrator certification.
Demonstrated experience with instructional leadership and teacher appraisal.
At least four years of successful administrative or supervisory experience in public schools.
Exemplifies instructional leadership, personal scholarship, collaborative leadership, personal integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare learners for the century.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Additional graduate study preferred.
Elementary-level administrative or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor instructional and managerial processes, assess whether program activities support intended outcomes, and take corrective action based on findings.
Consult regularly with the campus-level committee on planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the campus education program, including students and community representatives when appropriate.
Provide instructional resources and materials to support teachers in achieving instructional goals.
Foster collegiality and team-building, encourage staff participation in decision-making, and promote high performance and recognition of achievement.
Maintain two-way communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community, and resolve conflicts effectively and promptly.
Build a shared vision for school improvement; direct planning and implement programs with staff to achieve the school's mission.
Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement.
Develop annual campus performance objectives for each Academic Excellence Indicator through campus planning and site-based decision-making.
Maintain information systems and records to document campus progress on performance objectives and Academic Excellence Indicators.
Interview, select, orient, assign, and promote campus personnel; approve personnel assigned to the campus; and recommend termination, suspension, or nonrenewal to the superintendent as appropriate.
Set expectations for staff performance, observe and document performance, conduct evaluation conferences, and supervise and evaluate campus staff.
Work with campus committees to plan professional development and confer with staff about professional growth and improvement goals.
Comply with district policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Develop campus budgets based on program needs, enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal requirements; keep programs within budget, maintain fiscal control, and report fiscal information accurately.
Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports and records, including timely and accurate attendance reports and textbook requisitions.
Manage school facilities and supervise their maintenance to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
Work with faculty and students to develop a discipline management system that supports positive behavior and school climate; ensure consistent, appropriate, and equitable enforcement of school rules under the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers about student and school issues.
Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments and demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior as a role model for campus staff.
Communicate the school’s mission to the community, seek community support, identify school and community needs, and encourage parent and community involvement.
Maintain emotional control under stress and demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
Use standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals.