Principal, Education Administration

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY - KATY, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5985067

Final date to receive applications: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university required, with additional graduate study preferred;
• Valid standard administrator certification required;
• Demonstrated experience with instructional leadership and teacher appraisal;
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful administrative or supervisory experience in public schools, with preference given to experience at the elementary level;
• Exemplifies instructional leadership, personal scholarship, a collaborative leadership style, personal integrity, strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills; and
• A visionary leader in public schools to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families, and communities to prepare learners for the century.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term

Contract:

220 days

SALARY:

$91,690/IA-8

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
• Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
• 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 the decision-making process.
• Provide two-way communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
• Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure the attainment of the school's mission.
• Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
• Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee.
• Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.
• Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to the campus.
• Define expectations for staff performance concerning instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
• Assign and promote campus personnel.
• Make recommendations to the superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to the campus.
• Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
• Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
• Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
• Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and…