Head Principal (Secondary)

Position Function/Purpose

Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level.  Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.  Direct the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and manage the operation of all campus activities.

Essential Functions

Instructional Management

1.       Use the district's mission as a focal point of instructional planning.

2.       Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to   program   outcomes and use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for   recognition of success.

3.       Work with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis;

 include students and community representatives (when appropriate).

4.       Coordinate, monitor and support feeder school academic programs through working

 closely with feeder school principals.

5.       Monitor student attendance.

6.       Help teachers design learning experiences for students.

7.       Encourage the development and piloting of research-based and proven innovative programs.

8.       Facilitate the planning and application of emerging technologies in the classroom.

9.       Assess and plan improvement of the school.

10.     Serve as campus PEIMS coordinator.

School/Organization Morale

11.    Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in

 accomplishing instructional goals.

12.    Through the use of effective communication skills, foster collegiality and team building among staff;   encourage their active involvement in the decision process.

13.    Provide for two-way communications with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

14.    Communicate and promote expectations for high level performance from staff and students: recognize   excellence and achievement while promoting a positive, caring climate of learning.

15.    Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.

School/Organization Improvement

16.    Determine and build a common vision with staff for school improvement; direct planning activities and   implement program collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission.

17.    Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to facilitate school   improvement.

18.    Develop, maintain, and use appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus   performance objectives addressing each academic excellence indicator.

19.    Ensure continuous renewal of curriculum, policies, and instruction.

Personnel Management

20.    Interview, select, and orient new staff.

21.    Monitor the Mentor/Induction Program activities at the campus level through regular communication with   campus administrators, administrative interns, department chairs, team liaisons, mentors and/or first year   teachers,  and keep Professional.

22.    Development Director informed of program activities, recommendations for improvement, etc.

23.    Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom

 management, and communication with the public.

24.    Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with all staff.

25.    Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, evaluation, transfer, retention, promotion, and   dismissal.

26.    Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth; work jointly with them to develop and   accomplish improvement goals and delegate appropriately.

27.    Encourage personal and professional growth and leadership among the staff.

28.    Comply with applicable personnel policies and rules.

29.    Identify the necessary personnel resources to meet objectives.

Management of Administrative, Fiscal & Facilities Functions

30.    Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.

Date:

Click here to enter a date.

31.    Develop budgets based upon documented program needs, staff input, estimated enrollment,

 personnel, and other fiscal needs; implement programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately   report fiscal information.

32.    Manage the use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe   campus and make recommendations for upgrade when necessary.

33.    Compile reasonable budgets and cost estimates.

34.    Manage a broad range of school operations (for example, attendance, accounting, payroll, transportation) and activity funds.

Student Management

35.    Work with faculty and encourage student understanding of the student management system that results in   positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

36.    Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.

37.    Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues through an   active home/school communication program.      

38.    Develop and communicate guidelines for student conduct.

39.    Coordinate, monitor and support feeder school extracurricular programs through working closely with feeder   school principals, coaches, band directors and/or sponsors.

School or Community Relations

40.    Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

41.    Lead a collaborative process to develop campus performance objectives based on district policies and   procedures.

42.    Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.

43.    Use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.

44.    Serve as or appoint a person to serve as deputy registrar for the county (high school principal only).

Professional Growth and Development

45.    Formulate, with the executive director of operations, an annual Principal

46.    Professional Development Plan.

47.    Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and   the exas Education Agency code of ethics.

48.    Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process,   evaluative feedback from line supervisors, and professional development programs to improve performance.

49.    Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue

 professional development activities; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals.

50.    Participate actively in professional associations.

51.    Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the appropriate executive director and/or the

52.    Superintendent or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

Academic Excellence Indicators & Campus Performance Objectives

53.    Use information from the district and state accountability reports and campus performance objectives to   determine instructional targets at all grade levels in order to improve student performance.

54.    Strive to produce an exemplary campus.

Date:

Click here to enter a date.

Qualification Requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1.       Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

2.       Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

3.       Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills

4.       Ability to work well with a diverse population

Date:

Click here to enter a date.

Physical Demands

1.       Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

2.       Emotional – Maintain emotional control under stress.  Work with frequent interruptions. 

3.       Physical – Moderate carrying and lifting.  Standing, sitting, walking, use of fingers, eyes and ears

4.       Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

5.       Environment – Inside normal office environment

Work Environment

1.       The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while   performing the essential functions of this job

2.       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.  May be required to work after school   and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date

11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,

color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

training.