Principal - Jackson Elementary

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 or higher, with a major in education administration 
• Texas Principal Certificate or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS) 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
• Three years experience in instructional leadership roles
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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 the decision-making process
• Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education programs Include students and community representatives when appropriate

• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission
• Establish campus performance objectives for Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) using the campus planning process and involving site-based decision-making committees Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement
• Provide opportunities for interactive communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community

• Act as campus behavior coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations
• Work 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 applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
• Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools
• Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks 

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal Approve all personnel assigned to campus
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff
• Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals
• Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities

• Articulate 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 using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned

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

Salary : $72,673 - $88,625