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Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75061, USA
Listed on 2026-02-21
Listing for:
Irving Independent School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration -
Management
Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRINCIPAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Deputy Superintendent of School Leadership
PAY GRADE:
As approved by Board of Trustees 220 days (Early Childhood)
220 days (Elementary)
225 days (Secondary)
DATE REVISED:
September, 2013
This position is eligible for a Chapter 21 contract.
PRIMARY
PURPOSE:
The principal shall direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level, provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service, direct the implementation of District policies and instructional programs, and manage the operation of all campus activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
Education/Certification:
* Master's Degree
* Valid Texas Administrator's Certificate
Special Knowledge/
Skills:
* Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
* Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
* Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Minimum Experience:
* At least three (3) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher
* Prior experience in instructional leadership roles
MAJOR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Management:
1. Administer and integrate all instructional programs
2. Plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis
3. Provide instructional resources to support the accomplishment of instructional goals
4. Evaluate and recommend improvements in the purpose, design, and implementation of the instructional program
School/Organizational Climate:
5. Provide an environment conducive to learning
6. Reinforce desired behaviors for students and staff
7. Establish and maintain an environment conducive to positive staff morale
School/Organizational improvement:
8. Establish through a collaborative process a vision for a campus mission
9. Develop campus performance objectives and an improvement plan through collaboration
10. Develop, maintain, and use information systems necessary to address campus performance objectives including all academic excellence indicators
Personnel Management:
11. Interview, select, and orient new staff
12. Recommend employment, transfer, retention, and dismissal of staff [See Board Policy DK, DF series]
13. Define expectations for staff performance
14. Use developmental supervision with all staff
15. Develop leadership among the staff
16. Delegate personnel management functions as appropriate
17. Complete personnel management reports in a timely manner
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:
18. Develop budget based on program needs, estimated enrollment projected staffing, and other fiscal needs [See Board Policy CE]
19. Implement programs within budgeted parameters [See Board Policy CE]
20. Comply with all regulations regarding fiscal management
21. Manage the use and maintenance of facilities to provide a safe and clean campus [See Board Policies CKA, CKB, CKC, CKD, CL, GK]
22. Manage and provide required reports for all school operations including, but not limited to, attendance, funds accounting, payroll, and transportation
Student Management:
23. Develop a student management system that encourages positive student behavior and enhances the school climate [See Board policy FN]
24. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable [See Board Policies FN, FO series]
25. Communicate student management expectations to parents and the community and encourage parent participation in student management activities
School/Community Relations:
26. Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit support in realizing the mission [See Board Policy GB]
27. Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet these needs
28. Promote a positive image of the school and maintain a positive working relationship with parents and the community
29. Involve parents and other community members in school activities as required and/or appropriate
Professional Growth and Development:
30. Use information provided through assessment instruments, the appraisal process, staff input, and professional development programs to improve performance
31. Provide leadership in addressing current educational issues
32. Attend professional development activities
33. Abide by the Professional Code of Ethics [See Board Policy DH]
Academic Excellence Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives:
34. Provide leadership that emphasizes high expectations for and that result in student success. Examples of measurements of student success may include, but not be limited to the following:
a. Drop-out rate
b. Graduation rate
c. Advanced course enrollment
d. Percentage of advanced transcripts
e. Percentage of advanced transcripts with honors
f. Honor roll rate
g. Failure rate
h. Student Assessments
* Norm reference tests
* State assessment results
* LAP3
* STAAR results
35. Monitor student attendance and implement programs to improve when needed
36. Provide leadership in defining school goals and in…
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