Priority Campus Principal; SY- Lee ES Job Irving area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: High Priority Campus Principal (26-27 SY)- Lee ES

High Priority Campus Principal (26-27 SY)- Lee ES

Irving ISD Lee ES - Irving, Texas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Job Description

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PRINCIPAL High Priority Campus 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: April 2026

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.

This position is designated as a High-Priority Campus Assignment and may include additional expectations, support, and accountability measures aligned to district and state school improvement requirements. The principal must demonstrate a track record of leading measurable improvement within compressed timelines and the ability to make decisive personnel, instructional, and operational decisions in the service of student outcomes.

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:

Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a campus principal or assistant principal, including demonstrated, measurable gains in student achievement, campus accountability indicators, or school culture outcomes.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management:

Administer and integrate all instructional programs

Plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis

Provide instructional resources to support the accomplishment of instructional goals

Evaluate and recommend improvements in the purpose, design, and implementation of the instructional program

School/Organizational Climate:

Provide an environment conducive to learning

Reinforce desired behaviors for students and staff

Establish and maintain an environment conducive to positive staff morale

School/Organizational improvement:

Establish through a collaborative process a vision for a campus mission

Develop campus performance objectives and an improvement plan through collaboration

Develop, maintain, and use information systems necessary to address campus performance objectives including all academic excellence indicators

Personnel Management:

Interview, select, and orient new staff

Recommend employment, transfer, retention, and dismissal of staff [See Board Policy DK, DF series]

Define expectations for staff performance

Use developmental supervision with all staff

Develop leadership among the staff

Delegate personnel management functions as appropriate

Complete personnel management reports in a timely manner

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:

Develop budget based on program needs, estimated enrollment projected staffing, and other fiscal needs [See Board Policy CE]

Implement programs within budgeted parameters [See Board Policy CE]

Comply with all regulations regarding fiscal management

Manage the use and maintenance of facilities to provide a safe and clean campus [See Board Policies CKA, CKB, CKC, CKD, CL, GK]

Manage and provide required reports for all school operations including, but not limited to, attendance, funds accounting, payroll, and transportation

Student Management:

Develop a student management system that encourages positive student behavior and enhances the school climate [See Board policy FN]

Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable [See Board Policies FN, FO series]

Communicate student management expectations to parents and the community and encourage parent participation in student management activities

School/Community Relations:

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