Principal, Elementary SY

Principal, Elementary  SY

Spring Independent School District NORTHGATE CROSSING ES - Spring, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5659908

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Days per Year: 226

Min: $105,646

Mid: $127,283

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Elementary School Principal

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: CA 3

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Elementary School Principal will direct, lead and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of academic achievement. Oversee compliance with district policies and procedures, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

The Elementary School Principal must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall District.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Principal Certification or other administrative certification
• Five years of experience as a classroom teacher
• Three years of successful experience in instructional leadership roles
• Reading Academy Certification or currently enrolled

Preferred:

• Five years of experience as a campus administrator

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/

SKILLS:

• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations
• 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
• Ability to interpret and apply policy, procedures, and data
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to student needs and program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
• Regularly consult campus-level committees 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.

School or Organization Morale

• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
• Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
• Ensure that effective and quick resolution of conflicts.

School or Organizational Improvement

• 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 Board of Trustees’ goals and the District’s strategic priorities, 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 state accountability standard.

Personnel Management

• 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.
• Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or non-renewal of employees assigned to campus.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative and Facilities Functions

• Comply with district policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations…