Secondary Principal Pool

Position: 2025-2026 Secondary Principal Pool
Salary is based on the district compensation plan and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications for the position.

Direct and manage instructional programs and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in educational administration

Texas Mid-Management certificate

Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years experience as a classroom teacher

Two years experience in instructional leadership roles

SUPERVISES:

All professional and non-professional staff on campus.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

I. Instructional Management

Systematically and continuously monitors instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes: uses these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.

Works with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis; includes students and community representatives (when appropriate).

Provides instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

Evaluates and recommends improvement in the purposes, design, and implementation of the instructional program, as well as other support programs related to the mission of the school.

Initiates and supports programs and actions that facilitate a positive, caring, climate for learning and an orderly, purposeful environment.

II. School/Organizational Climate

Communicates and promotes high expectation levels for staff and student performance in an enabling, supportive way; provides proper recognition of excellence and achievement.

Establishes and maintains an environment which is conducive to positive staff morale and directed towards achievement of the school's mission.

Fosters collegiality and team-building among staff, encouraging their active involvement in decision-making.

Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.

Has a clear sense of the school's mission; actively involves the staff in planning and decision-making in order to accomplish the mission.

III. School/Organizational Improvement

Assumes leadership in building a common vision with staff for school improvement; directs planning activities and implements programs collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.

Identifies, analyzes, and applies appropriate effective school research to facilitate school improvement.

Develops (as necessary), maintains, and utilizes appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of Campus Performance Objectives (Academic Excellence).

IV. Personnel Management

Participates in the process of interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff; makes sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.

Uses developmental supervision effectively and comprehensively with all staff by systematically observing instruction, recording observations, and regularly conducting formative and summative evaluation conferences.

Identifies, provides and/or encourages participation in available in-service training options.

Clearly defines expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with public.

Promotes personal and professional growth and leadership among the staff, encourages exemplary performance.

V. Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

Promotes activities and the use of resources needed to accomplish determined goals.

Develops budgets based upon documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel and other fiscal needs; implements programs within budget limits; maintains fiscal needs; implements programs within budget limits; maintains fiscal control; accurately maintains fiscal information.

Monitors the use, care and replacement of capital equipment.

Manages all school facilities, request proper maintenance to ensure clean, orderly, and safe building and grounds.

VI. Student Management

Encourages plans for appropriate student behavior that reflects enhanced opportunities for learning.

Develops and communicates to students, staff and parents, school guidelines for student conduct.

Insures that school rules are uniformly observed.

Conducts conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issues, conveying both the positive aspects of student…