Principal School Year 2026-2027; Anticipated

Spring Branch Independent School District Principal - High School

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Job Title:

Principal - High School

Reports To:

Superintendent

Classification:
Administrative

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Days: 230

Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 110

Contract:

Probationary/Term

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

SBISD is looking for a dynamic and energetic educational leader to ensure high standards of instruction, focus on student achievement to ensure success for all students, supervise operation, personnel and activities at the campus, oversee compliance of District policies and articulate effectively the goals of the school and District to staff and community.

• Master's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Standard Principal or Mid-Management certification.
• Current certification in ILD, ILT or AEL required at time of hire or ability to obtain such certification in the first 60 days of employment based on availability of courses.
• T‑TESS Certification required at time of hire or ability to obtain such certification in the first 60 days of employment based on availability of courses.

• Exemplifies instructional leadership, effective communication skills, personal integrity, collaborative leadership style and personal scholarship.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret data and address needs of school & community.
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to evaluate an instructional program and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel and to coordinate campus functions.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a classroom teacher.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in an assistant principal role.

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
• Work with district and campus staff to review the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the curriculum and instruction.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• 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 processes.
• 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.
• Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of the overall school organization.
• Direct and supervise all campus programs, staff and facilities.
• Monitor and ensure high‑quality instructional practices among teachers and staff that improve student performance.
• Model exemplary leadership in the successful implementation of educational technologies across all curriculum areas.

• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission and of SBISD's Strategic Plan.
• Identify, analyze, and apply research and data findings to promote school improvement.
• Develop and set annual campus improvement objectives using the Campus Improvement Plan process.
• Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator and areas addressed in the Campus Improvement Plan and SBISD Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate a clear working knowledge of the Texas Accountability System. Ensure required reporting data is accurate and timely in all areas.
• Ensure that effective instruction maximizes growth of individual students and student…