Principal - Randall High School

Qualifications:

   Education/Certification:

   Master's degree in educational administration

   Texas Principal or other appropriate certificate

   Certified TTESS appraiser

   ILD or ALD certificate

   Special Knowledge/Skills:

   In-depth 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 interpret policy, procedures, and data

   Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

   Experience:

   Minimum of two years of administrative experience

   Experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

   Instructional Management:

     1. Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.

     2. Regularly consult campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision and evaluation of campus education program. Include student and community representatives when appropriate.

     3. In cooperation with central administration and with staff, develop curricular design based upon the identified educational goals of the district. 

     4. Promotes professional growth of faculty by cooperating with department in planning, organizing, and presenting worthwhile inservice programs and the activities which meet the individual and group needs of the teachers.

     5. Assumes responsibility for campus-level decisions. 

   School and Community Relations:

     6. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage active involvement in decision-making process.

     7. Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, parents, students, and community.

     8. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.

     9. Ensure the quick and effective resolution of conflicts.

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

   11. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

   12. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

   13. Support district-wide character building programs.

   School Improvement:

   14. Develop and communicate goals for school improvement. Compile annual Campus Improvement Plan and oversee the completion of goals.

   15. Direct activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission and goals.

   16. Identify, anayze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement.

   17. Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.

   18. Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

   Student Services:

   19. Plans and conducts orientation program for incoming students to assist them in adjustment to new school system.

   20. Organizes and administers a program of extracurricular activities to develop the special interests and abilities of the students.

   21. Work with faculty and administration to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

   22. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

   23. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

   24. Refer students to alternative programs or special programs as needed. 

   Facilities and Budget Management:

   25. Comply with district policies and procedures and state and federal laws affecting school budget planning and administration.

   26. Develop campus budget based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. 

   27. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.

   28. Direct and manage extracurricular programs including management of  multiple activity funds. 

   Personnel Management:

   29. Work cooperatively with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and select new staff according to district procedures. Approve all new personnel assigned to campus.

   30. Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

   31. Observe, employ performance, oversee TTESS evaluations, conduct conferences with staff as needed or requested.

   32. Assign and promote campus personnel.

   33. Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or non-renewal of employees assigned to campus.

   34. Confer with staff regarding their professional growth. Work with staff to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

   Professional Growth and Development:

   35. Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.

   36. Participate in portfolio development and work to meet goals outlined in portfolio by showing evidence of goal completion.

   37. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.

   Other:

   38. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

   Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s),                   counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aide(s), clerical support staff, and custodians.

Working Conditions:

   Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

   Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district-wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.