Principal - Intermediate

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 and provide a safe learning environment. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas principal certificate
• State Appraisal System training certification

• Effective communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to coordinate campus functions and support operations
• Strong organizational skills

• Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience
• Minimum of 3 years in instructional leadership roles preferred

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
• Regularly meet with the CIIC about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program, including students and patrons when appropriate.
• Analyze and interpret student assessment data to use in making school improvement decisions.
• Monitor implementation of the curriculum, using the following basic strategies:
  
  A) Clinical supervision observations and conferences;
  
  B) Frequent walkthrough observations and follow‑up conversations
• Curriculum planning meetings and review of minutes of the meetings
• Periodic review of curriculum documents
• Translate the importance of effective curriculum and instruction practices on a regular basis.
• 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.
• Ensure effective and prompt resolution of conflicts.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and patrons.
• Build common vision for school improvement with staff; direct planning activities and establish programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
• Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school effectiveness.
• Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the academic excellence indicators.
• Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records to show campus progress.
• Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Interview, select, and orient new staff; approve personnel assigned to campus.
• Define expectations for staff performance as related to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with assigned staff.
• Document performance of all campus employees when necessary.
• Assign and promote campus personnel.
• Make recommendations to Human Resources on renewal, non‑renewal, suspension, or termination of assigned staff.
• Work with campus‑level planning and decision‑making committees to plan professional development activities.
• Confer with staff regarding their professional growth, assisting them to develop and accomplish goals.
• Observe classes, monitor lessons, and evaluate assessment materials.
• Provide campus‑based professional development opportunities.
• Provide opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas and strategies to teach the curriculum standards and objectives.
• Comply with applicable district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations; develop campus budgets based on documented needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs; keep programs within budget limits; maintain…