High School Principal - Cleveland High School

Cleveland ISD
- High School Principal
- Cleveland High School

Job Title: High School Principal
- Cleveland High School

School: Cleveland High School

Campus

Description:

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Date Posted: 4/2/2026

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 1

Commitment: Full Time

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.

• Master’s degree in educational administration
• Valid Texas principal certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

• 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

• Two years classroom teacher experience
• Five years instructional leadership experience preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

• 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 the 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.
• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.
• 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…