Principal, Middle School

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.

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