Interested parties please send an email with letter of interest and resume to edavis@tarkingtonisd.net and apotts@tarkingtonisd.net along with completing application attached to this posting.

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. Lead implementation of a comprehensive turnaround plan.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Education Leadership, School Administration, or a related field

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

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

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills:
• Ability to analyze data and use it to inform decision-making and improve student achievement.
• Experience in school turnaround strategies and change management.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices, curriculum design, and student assessment.
• Ability to build and sustain a positive school culture and climate.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and sensitivity.

Personal Characteristics:

• High energy, resilience, and passion for making a difference in the lives of students.
• Commitment to equity and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education.
• Strong commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

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
• Three years experience in instructional leadership roles preferably in a turnaround or high-needs school setting
• Three to five years experience as a campus principal

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

School Leadership and Vision:

• Lead the turnaround efforts by setting a clear vision and strategic direction for school improvement.
• Develop and implement comprehensive school improvement plans based on data-driven assessments.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement among students, staff, and stakeholders.

Academic Excellence:

• Oversee the development and execution of curriculum and instruction strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of all students.

• Ensure high standards of academic performance and lead interventions to support struggling students.

• Utilize data to monitor student progress, identify achievement gaps, and implement corrective actions.

• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
• Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving site-based decision making committees. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
• Provide opportunities for interactive communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Teacher Development and Support:

• Lead and mentor teachers, providing coaching, professional development, and regular feedback to improve instructional practices.

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  Promote a collaborative environment where teachers share best practices and work together to improve student outcomes.

• Evaluate teacher performance and ensure effective implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies.

School Culture and Climate:

• Establish a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment conducive to learning and personal growth.

• Implement systems for promoting student engagement, positive behavior, and attendance.

• Cultivate a strong sense of community and trust among students, staff, parents, and the broader community.

Operational Leadership:

• Manage school operations, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of resources.

• Work closely with district leaders to ensure alignment with district goals and initiatives.

• Oversee the management of school facilities and ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.

Family and Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support student success.

• Communicate effectively with families, providing regular updates on student progress and school activities.

• Encourage parent involvement in school initiatives, fostering a partnership between home and school.

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.

Student Management

• Act as campus behavior 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 the 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.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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, administrative assistants, other office 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