Principal

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 :

Master's degree in educational administration

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification, Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)

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 of experience as a classroom teacher

Two years of 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

[Secondary Principals : Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.]

Personnel Management

School or Community Relations

Additional Duties :

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, clerical 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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.