Principal - Elementary

Position Type:

Administration/Principal

Date Posted:

2/9/2026

Location:

Taylor Elementary

Date Available:

07/01/2026

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Primary

Purpose:

Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

* Master's degree

* Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

* Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) 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 coordinate campus functions

* Ability to implement policy and procedures

* Ability to interpret data

* Ability to effectively utilize and model various technology programs and equipment to communicate, present, supervise, evaluate and provide effective and efficient curriculum and instruction, using best practices.

* Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

* Knowledge of special programs and interventions to address needs of diverse learners

* Ability to listen well, address needs and build a successful relationship with students, parents, teachers and community members.

Experience:

* Required:

Three years' experience as a classroom teacher

Preferred Experience:

* Prior experience as an instructional leader, assistant principal or other campus and district leadership roles

* Demonstrated success with all students including at-risk, economically disadvantaged, gifted and talented, advanced, special education, English language learners/emergent bilinguals, 504, etc.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

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

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

* Have a strong working knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, state assessment system and district scope and sequence for the grade levels and courses applicable to the role.

School/Organizational Climate

* Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

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

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

* Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement. Support and guide growth and success.

* Ensure effective and efficient resolution of conflicts.

School/Organizational Improvement

* Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.

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

* Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision making committee.

* Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator. Personnel Management Interview, select, orient and mentor new staff. Supervise all personnel assigned to campus.

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

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

* Seek, recruit and retain diversity in personnel, reflective of the student body.

* Assign roles and responsibilities to campus personnel.

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