Elementary Principal

Runge ISD is Seeking an Innovative and Student-Centered Elementary Principal
Application Deadline: Until filled
Position Begins: July 1, 2025

Runge Independent School District, a proud rural district in South Texas, is searching for an exceptional educational leader to serve as the Principal of Runge Elementary School (Grades PK–5). We are seeking a visionary instructional leader who is passionate about early childhood and elementary education and skilled at fostering a campus culture that supports the growth and well-being of both students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the campus with a clear focus on student achievement, whole-child development, and a positive school climate.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing instructional team with an emphasis on coaching, mentoring, and data-driven decision-making.

• Promote family and community engagement to support student learning and school improvement goals.

• Ensure compliance with district policies, state and federal accountability standards, and the Texas Education Code.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Texas principal certification

• Minimum of 3 years of campus or district-level leadership experience

• Demonstrated success in improving student outcomes

• Strong knowledge of early literacy, RTI, and trauma-informed practices

• Experience leading PLCs and implementing research-based instructional practices

Why Runge ISD:

• A small district with a big heart, where leaders make a visible difference every day

• Opportunities to lead with innovation and shape school culture in a tight-knit community

• Competitive salary, small class sizes, and strong district support for leadership development

Join us in shaping the future of every child, every day, in Runge ISD.