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Elementary School Principal (PK-2) *2025-2026 school year

JJ Ciavarra Elementary School
Devine, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

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 in educational administration

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) 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

Experience in instructional leadership roles

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

Instructional Management

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 decision-making process.

Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and

   evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives

   when appropriate.

 

School or Organization Improvement

Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and

   implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.

Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the

   campus planning process and involving site-based decision making committee. Demonstrate

   campus progress using results to promote school improvement.

Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students,

   parents, and community.

 

Student Management

Act as campus behavioral 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 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.

Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly,

   and safe campus.

[Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including

   management of multiple activity funds.]

 

Personnel Management

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.

 

School or Community Relations

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.

 

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.

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

 

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

 

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and twisting

 

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

 

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

 

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

 

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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