Principal, Education Administration

Job Title:
Principal


* This position is responsible for both Formby and Wheeler

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 "Employment of Retirees," selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Pay Group: A75-Principal Salary Plan

Primary Purpose:

Serve as the administrative and instructional leader of the school 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 from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) is required. Must hold a State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Mid-Management/Administrator/Principal Certificate, or other appropriate administrative certificate or be eligible for a probationary certification.

Intern Certificate or Probationary Certificate eligibility:
Applicant MUST submit a letter from the college/university with the application indicating they meet probationary certificate eligibility by acceptance in the certification program.

Experience:

Three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher is required.

Windham School District teaching experience preferred.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.

Ability to evaluate problems and develop and present alternative solutions.

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness.

Ability to manage budget and personnel.

Ability to coordinate campus functions.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Accept responsibility for the organization and management of the education program on the unit assigned.

2. Utilized allocated resources of the Windham School District (WSD), contracted college/university and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in developing the most effective educational and vocational training programs for incarcerated students.

3. Promote guidance and counseling program that will furnish the assistance required by the TDCJ, teachers, students, and college programs.

4. Conduct periodic supplies and equipment inventories and submit requisitions for all educational programs.

5. Work with staff to implement and evaluate the curriculum materials.

6. Maintain and utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for placement of students in education programs.

7. Ensure against any form of student discrimination, establishing and following policies and procedures consistent with sound, fair and legal practices of the TDCJ, WSD, and contracted colleges/universities.

8. Communicate and promote high expectation levels for staff and student performance.

9. Promote a school climate that provides an incentive to incarcerated students to behave in positive ways during confinement or imprisonment.

10. Develop, maintain, and utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives and accountability measures.

11. Assist in establishing and clarifying short and long range goals that are educationally sound and administratively feasible.

12. Assume responsibility for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the assigned educational program.

13. Facilitate the collaborative development of objectives and strategies to be used for implementing a shared campus vision that focuses on teaching and learning.

14. Align financial, human,…