Principal; TES-Potential SY

Position: Principal (TES)-Potential SY26-27
Role Description

POSITION TITLE:

Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's Degree from an accredited institution

* Minimum of three years successful experience as a classroom teacher

* Valid Certification as an administrator

* Demonstrated successful supervisory and leadership experience

* Successful supervisory experience

* Evidence of data-driven decision-making and instructional leadership capacity

* Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL:

To serve as the instructional and administrative leader of the school by establishing a clear vision for teaching and learning, fostering a culture of high expectations, and ensuring equitable access to a rigorous, high-quality educational program. The principal will collaborate with staff, students, families, and the community to implement continuous school improvement efforts and achieve the school's mission and strategic goals.

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent

SUPERVISES:

Faculty, staff, and students at assigned school

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provides effective leadership in planning, development, implementation, and evaluating a standards-aligned instructional program.

* Leads the use of multiple data sources to drive instructional decisions, monitor student progress and improve outcomes.

* Interprets and enforces federal and state laws and state and local board policies.

* Recruits, screens, selects, assigns, and retains highly effective certified and classified staff.

* Develops staff capacity through ongoing supervision, coaching, evaluation, and targeted professional learning.

* Establishes and monitors professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on student achievement and instructional improvement.

* Manages and allocates human, fiscal, and material resources to support school priorities and maximize operational efficiency.

* Prepares, administers, and monitors the school budget in alignment with district goals and school improvement plans.

* Develops and oversees the master schedule to ensure equitable access to instruction, interventions, and enrichment opportunities.

* Ensures appropriate student placement and the effective implementation of academic and support services.

* Maintains a safe, orderly, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement and well-being.

* Fosters a positive school culture characterized by high expectations, accountability, and mutual respect.

* Communicates effectively with students, staff, families, and the community to build strong partnerships and support student success.

* Articulates and promotes the school's mission, vision, and goals with clarity and consistency.

* Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, and a commitment to continuous personal and organizational improvement.

* Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent consistent with the role of principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION:

Twelve-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant city Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

This is an exempt position.