What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Middle School position at hisd?
Location: Black Middle School
Department: Black MS
Area:North
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $120,000.00 – $170,000.00
Academic Year: 24-25
POSITION SUMMARY
Serves as the educational leader of the assigned campus. Responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. Guides the character of the school and serves as a model for staff; pivotal in building a high performing team of teachers and support staff. Dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success by using proven best practices for teaching and learning.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
- Develops and implements plans to:
- Increase student achievement
- Increase attendance
- Increase graduation rates
- Strengthen instructional opportunities
- Provide a safe learning environment
- Provide student services
- Comply with federal, state, and local laws and Board policies and procedures and other school district initiatives.
- Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders including:
- Teachers and staff
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED
- Students and parents
- Community and business partners
- Other members of the school and district community.
- Selects and mentors a high quality school staff.
- Develops and maintains quality data, a balanced budget, and operational systems control closely tied to instructional priorities.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Possesses a moral and ethical compass.
- Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership.
- Identifies quality instructional and non-instructional staff and inspires excellence in them.
- Shows strong self-esteem.
- Makes decisions for the benefit of the school and community s/he serves.
- Exhibits the flexibility and willingness to accept change.
- Possesses courage and persistence of one’s convictions.
- Balances a superb intellect with common sense.
Education
- Master’s degree
- Valid Texas Principal certification
Experience
- A minimum of three years of exemplary teaching experience or comparable leadership experience is essential.
- Administrative experience as Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
- Additional leadership experience on the campus or otherwise is essential.
Other Requirements
N/A
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $120,000 - $170,000
