Principal - Elementary

Principal - Elementary -  School Year

Tomball ISD Central Administration - Tomball, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

Job is also posted in Tomball ISD.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

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

Starting Date:
Jul 20, 2026

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise all operations at the campus level. Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service and student success. Direct the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and manage the operation of all campus activities for a positive student and staff experience.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Educational Administration;
Texas Principal Certificate or other appropriate Mid-Management Certificate;
Certificate for appraiser in T‑TESS;
Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD);
Texas Reading Academies (preferred).

Special Knowledge and

Skills:

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 implement policy and procedures;
Ability to interpret data;
Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills;
Exemplify the competencies of Tomball ISD's Leadership Definition.

Minimum Experience:

Three years experience as a classroom teacher;
Three years experience as Assistant Principal.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Pay Grade:
Administrative Programs 6

Reports to:

Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools

Days: 212

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $98,834 Per Year