Principal Resident

Position: Principal Resident (221 Days) 2026-2027 School Year
Executive Leadership

The principal resident demonstrates the ability to produce exceptional outcomes through modeling and supporting others.

* Supports and implements a shared vision of success

* Supports and implement campus wide goals

* Impacts and influences changes that will improve the school

* Maximizes human potential

* Makes effective decisions that support campus goals

* Develops and implements strategic plan

Instructional Leadership

The principal resident is committed to maintaining a comprehensive program of instruction.

* Supports implementation of standards-based curriculum

* Supports the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that drive increases in student achievement

* Provides actionable feedback to teachers to improve the quality of instruction

* Completes rigorous evaluations of teachers and other instructional staff for continuous improvement and accountability for results

* Monitors and supports the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement

Human Capital

The principal resident develops the effectiveness of campus personnel through professional learning opportunities.

* Supervises, trains, develops and supports a high performing campus staff

* Develops leadership capacity of campus staff

* Contributes to the retention of the most talented and valued staff

Strategic Operations

The principal resident strategically plans and manages campus systems and operations.

* Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organization goals

* Effectively organizes and manages school and personal time to accomplish campus goals

* Establishes and supports organizational practices with long term sustainability in mind

Professional Responsibilities

The principal resident conducts themselves in a professional manner.

* Supports and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders

* Communicates and behaves effectively with stakeholders (students, teachers, staff, parents, community, and District)

* Maintains personal and professional development

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

* Master's Degree in Education or a directly related field from an accredited university

* Texas standard Principal certificate or mid-management certificate

* Five years experience in education

* Three years of the five years shall be successful experience in a leadership role

* Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, strategies, goals and objectives of public education

* Knowledge of procedures, techniques and strategies pertaining to the administration of school level operation

* Ability to effectively plan, organize and coordinate the management functions and activities of school operation

* Ability to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision

* Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions

* Ability to promote a positive, caring climate for learning

* Ability to effectively analyze problems, issues and concerns and formulate appropriate alternative solutions

* Ability to deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds

* Ability to interact effectively with student, staff, parents and community members

* Organizational, prioritization, communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position

* Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

* Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession