Principal, High School

Primary Purpose: Direct, supervise, and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level. Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Direct the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and manage the operation of all campus activities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional ManagementMonitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.Collaborate with staff and community to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis; include students, parents, and community representatives (when appropriate).Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals. School/Organizational ClimateFoster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the collaborate decision making process.Facilitate two-way communication with superintendent, staff, student, parents, and community.Communicate and promote high expectations of staff and students; provide for recognition of excellence and achievement.Facilitate effective and timely conflict resolution. School Organizational ImprovementBuild a common vision with staff for school improvement; direct planning of activities and implement program cooperatively with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to facilitate school improvement.Lead a collaborative process to develop campus improvement plan.Develop, maintain, and use appropriate information systems and records necessary for monitoring the attainment of campus performance objectives. Personnel ManagementInterview, 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 all staff.Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal following due process.Confer with campus personnel regarding their professional growth; work jointly with them to develop and accomplish goals. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities ManagementComply with district policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations affection the campus.Facilitate the assignment of responsibilities to appropriate personnel.Project and monitor enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs.Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus, including cooperation with governmental entities as appropriate. Student ManagementCollaborate with faculty and encourage student input to develop a student 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 following due process.Confer with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues. Professional Growth and DevelopmentUse information gleaned from assessment instruments, the appraisal process, evaluative feedback from supervisors, current research, and other professional sources to improve performance.Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue professional development activities; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals.Observe professional ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent. School/Community RelationsArticulate the school's mission to the community and solicit the community's support.Ascertain community needs and initiate programs to meet those needs.Solicit parental and community involvement in school.Attendance at work is an essential function. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervise and provide for the evaluation of all campus personnel EXPERIENCE: Minimum Experience:Three years experience as a classroom teacherThree years experience in instructional leadership rolesPrincipal experience preferred QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification:Master's degreeTexas Mid-Management/Principal certificationCredentials required for teacher appraisal or eligible to obtainValid Texas driver's licenseEligible for coverage under the district's vehicle insurance program Special Knowledge/Skills:Working knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectivenessStrong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage budget and personnel OTHER INFORMATION: Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district and statewide travel, frequent prolonged and irregular hours. JOB CONTACT INFORMATION: APPLY TO: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. GROUP / GRADE: Wage/Hour Status: Exempt; Reports To: Area Superintendent; Date Revised: October 2018 SALARY: Pay Grade: 10 DAYS: 230 START DATE: As set by the Board of Trustees