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Principal, Middle School

Job in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, 78501, USA
Listing for: McAllen Independent School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-10
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration
  • Management
    Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the campus level; to provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service; to oversee compliance of district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

For IB campuses, the position also serves as Head of School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree, required

Texas Principal's Certificate or Administrator or Mid-Management Administrator Certificate, required

Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; demonstrate working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness; ability to manage budget and personnel; ability to coordinate campus functions; ability to implement policy and procedures; strong organizational skills, and ability to use technology.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher, required

Three (3) years of experience in an instructional leadership role, required

Working Days: 217

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $426.84

Midpoint: $511.18

Maximum: $595.52

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Keep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in curriculum and instruction and by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; disseminate professional information and materials to all campus staff.
  • Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
  • Consult the campus-level committee as appropriate about the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
  • Provide for a two-way communication with Superintendent, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services, and other central office and campus staff, students, parents, and community.
  • Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
  • Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
  • Recommend selection of personnel and determine appropriate placement.
  • Lead in the preparation of the campus budget and monitor subsequent expenditure of local, federal and other external funds to ensure appropriate utilization for all instructional programs.
  • Ensure that the school community is informed of the District Discipline Management Plan and that the plan is applied in a consistent, fair, and equitable manner.
  • Keep the immediate supervisor informed of planning in relating to any new projects and initiatives undertaken which may impact the inter and intra district functions.
  • Provide the orientation to new teachers and set up the mentoring program.
  • Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
  • Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of 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 campus.
  • Define expectations for staff performance with regard to 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 superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to 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, state and federal laws, and UIL policies and guidelines affecting the schools.
  • Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget…
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