Principal Pool; SY- Districtwide

Job Description

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRINCIPAL
JOB DESCRIPTION

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:

• 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
• At least three (3) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher
• Prior experience in instructional leadership roles

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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:

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