Principal - High School - District Wide - 2026-2027

Judson Indep School District•Live Oak, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal provides instructional leadership by planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and evaluating the instructional program and personnel. The role supports teaching staff with resources and materials, develops a shared vision for school improvement, and collaborates with staff to plan and implement programs that advance the school’s mission. The Principal evaluates staff performance, makes personnel recommendations, administers the campus budget, complies with applicable laws and policies, and uses assessment and appraisal information to improve performance. The position supervises and evaluates campus staff, including assistant principals, teachers, counselors, librarians, instructional aides, clerical staff, and auxiliary personnel. The role also requires professional development, technology proficiency, ethical conduct, and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

Valid Texas Mid-Management/Principal Certification.
Master’s degree from an accredited university.
Current Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) certification and Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) certification within 90 days.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Satisfactory fingerprinting background check; an approximately $50 non-refundable fee is paid by the employee.
Minimum of three years of secondary administrative experience.
Secondary teaching experience.
Knowledge of goal setting, curriculum, school organization, staffing, and budgeting.
Written communication, organizational, leadership, human relations, collaboration, resource-allocation, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of school policies, TEA regulations, and school law.
Knowledge of technology, telecommunications, and information systems to enhance learning.
Experience planning and presenting staff development.
Basic technology and computer skills, including the ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, email, and other resources.
Ability to read, concentrate, communicate verbally and in writing, interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, compile, and compute.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to maintain professional conduct consistent with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional leadership, resources, and materials to support teaching staff and instructional goals.
Develop a shared vision for school improvement and collaboratively direct planning and program implementation.
Set staff performance expectations regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
Observe employee performance, document observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with all staff.
Make recommendations regarding personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal.
Comply with district policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Develop and administer the budget based on program needs, enrollment, staffing, and other fiscal requirements; maintain fiscal control and report fiscal information accurately.
Use assessment information, district appraisal processes, supervisor feedback, and professional development to improve performance.
Address challenges facing the profession, pursue professional development, and share ideas and information with other professionals.
Follow professional ethical standards and the Texas Educators Code of Ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned based on department needs.
Complete designated district technology proficiency requirements each year and use district programs, email, and other resources.
Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, and meet daily attendance and punctuality expectations.
Supervise and evaluate campus staff, including assistant principals, teachers, counselors, librarians, instructional aides, clerical support staff, and auxiliary personnel.