Principal, Middle School

Principal, Middle School

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: McAllen ISD Morris Middle School – McAllen, Texas

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.

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, 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.

• 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 relation 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,…