Principal Gatesville Elementary (26-27 School Year)

Principal

Gatesville Elementary

2026-2027 School Year

Primary Purpose :

Direct and manage overall campus operations. Responsible for leadership of the campus instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement compliance with district policies application of instructional programs and effective operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Masters degree from accredited university

Valid classroom teaching certificate or other appropriate Texas certificate

Valid Texas principal certification or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Excellent organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills

Experience :

Two years experience as a classroom teacher

Two years experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Instructional Management

• Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
• Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies classroom management and communication with the public.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
• Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning operation supervision and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.

School or Organization Improvement

Student Management

Management of Fiscal Administrative and Facilities Functions

Personnel Management

School or Community Relations

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s) teachers counselor(s) librarian(s) instructional aides administrative assistants other office support staff and custodians.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture : Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending / stooping pushing / pulling and twisting

Motion : Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather) exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Gatesville ISD is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital / civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Infant Care,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Child Protective Services,Childhood Development,Experience with Children,Toddler Care

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1