CAMPUS PRINCIPAL

Poteet ISD is currently accepting applications for the position of Principal {undetermined campus} for the 2026-2027 school year.Primary Purpose:Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Master's degree in educational administrationTexas principal or other appropriate Texas certificateCertified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) appraiserSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Working knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectivenessAbility to manage budget and personnelAbility to coordinate campus functionsAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to interpret dataStrong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsExperience:Three years experience as a classroom teacherExperience as Assistant Principa or Vice PrincipalMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional ManagementMonitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.School or Organization MoraleProvide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievementEnsure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.School or Organization ImprovementBuild common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision making committee.Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.Personnel ManagementInterview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the publicObserve employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.Assign and promote campus personnel.Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus.Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.Manage and hold staff accountable for performance.Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities FunctionComply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.Student ManagementWork with faculty and students to develop a student discipline 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 in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.Professional Growth and DevelopmentDevelop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.School or Community RelationsArticulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.