What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Academy of Viola DeWalt High School/DAEP position at La Porte Independent School District?
Principal, Academy of Viola DeWalt High School/DAEP
2025-2026 School Year
Primary Purpose
Direct and manage overall campus operations, including the Academy of Viola DeWalt High School and the district's Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP). Responsible for leadership of the campus instructional programs, ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement, compliance with district policies, application of instructional programs, providing a safe learning environment and effective operation of all campus activities.
Serve as instructional leader, communicator of high expectations to students, staff and parents for student achievement, positive student behavior and collegial school climate.
Job Qualifications
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas principal certification
- AEL or ILD/ILT certification
- Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser or willing to obtain
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of specialized and alternative education programs
- Innovative mindset
- Excellent communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Thorough understanding of school operations
- 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
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of administrative leadership experience
Working Conditions
Mental Demands
Effective communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Occasional district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. May include work inside and outside (exposure to the sun, heat, cold and inclement weather) and possibly from home or location other than school building; internet access, phone; prolonged sitting and standing; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists.
Other Information
Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching a letter of interest and resume to your application. Your application is not complete until three references have been received. One of these references must be from your current building principal or supervisor.
La Porte ISD contributes $400/monthly to employee only health insurance, which is $175/monthly greater than the state-required minimum contribution of $225/monthly.
Assignment Administrative Pay Grade 3, 12 Duty Months (220 Days)
Effective 2025-2026 School Year
Pay Grade 3
Salary
Minimum $80,857
Midpoint $95,579
Salary : $175 - $400
