Principal, Elementary (2026-2027 School Year

Elementary School Principal

Days per Year: 226

Min: $105,646

Mid: $127,283

Based on the  Pay Scale

Reports To:

Assistant Superintendent for PK-8 Schools

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Pay Grade: AI 6

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.

• 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

• Five years of experience as a campus administrator

• 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

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 affecting the schools.
• Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollments, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
• Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

Student Management

• Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Conduct timely, effective conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment and demonstrate professional,…