Job Title: Principal                                 

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:  Superintendent                                                       

Dept./School:  Assigned Campus and Level                                  

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 administration
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) 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 coordinate campus functions
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

     Experience:

• Previous school administration experience preferred
• Two years experience as a classroom teacher
• Experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Management
• School or Organizational Morale
• School or Organizational  Improvement
• Personnel Management
• Management of Fiscal, Administrative and Facilities Functions
• Student Management
• Professional Growth and Management
• School or Community Relations

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.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.