Elementary Principal SY ; Internal

Position: Elementary Principal SY 2026-2027 (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
Job Title:

Elementary Principal

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Department:
Assigned Campus/Level

Reports To:

Superintendent

Approved By:
Board of Trustees

SUMMARY:

Donna ISD is seeking innovative, instructional leaders to serve as potential principals at our elementary schools. Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of all instructional and programmatic activities. Work with district personnel to ensure that instructional programs result in high academic achievement for all students. The ideal candidates will demonstrate their experience and knowledge in building campus culture, as well as knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, school improvement, social-emotional learning and supports, wellness and leadership development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional assistants, clerical support staff, and custodians.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree from accredited university

Three years' experience as a classroom teacher Three years' experience in administrative leadership

Three years' experience as a campus principal preferred

Fully certified

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System Appraiser (TTESS) Certified Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System Appraiser (TPESS)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Management

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

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

School Organization Morale

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

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

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

* Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and

* Ensure the effective and quick resolution of

School or Organization Improvement

* Build common vision for school improvement with 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

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

* Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records information necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence

Personnel Management

* Interview, select, and orient new Approve all personnel assigned to campus.

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

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

* Assign and promote campus

* Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to

* Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development

* Confer with subordinates regarding their professional Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

* Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the

* Develop campus budget based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.

* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition

* Manage use of school Supervise 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.]

Student Management

* Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school

* Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student

* Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and

School or Community Relations

* Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the

* Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those

* Use…