Principal

APPLICANT MUST RESIDE IN THE HOUSTON AREA AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A school principal's job involves leading daily operations, overseeing curriculum development, and supervising staff, while fostering a positive, safe learning environment that supports academic success. It requires strong leadership, communication, and management to oversee budgets, ensure compliance, build community with parents and staff, and drive strategic goals for student achievement. Key duties include managing staff evaluations, budgeting, setting standards, handling discipline, and reporting on performance.

Under the direction of the CEO, President, and Superintendent, the Principal manages the school's operations and educational programs, including supervising teachers and other staff and evaluating and pursuing related programs. The principal’s role is to provide strategic direction for the school system, develop a standardized curriculum, assess teaching methods, monitor student achievement, encourage parent involvement, administer the budget, hire and evaluate staff, and oversee facilities.

The principal must be a strategic thinker with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as enthusiasm and credibility to create and sustain instructional momentum across the district’s curriculum and instruction. The principal oversees staff development opportunities that address staff's diverse learning needs related to academic programming. The principal also serves on the District’s Instructional Leadership Team.

Supervise classroom instructional practices.

Plans, organizes, and directs the implementation of all school activities.

Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.

Works in cooperation with the Superintendent to ensure the effective implementation of the school curriculum and mandated assessments.

Establishes guidelines and fosters positive incentives for student behavior.

Initiates, designs, and implements programs to meet the school's specific needs.

Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school’s activities and issues that may arise.

Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, to build a cooperative relationship that helps the student in school.

Establish a professional rapport with students and staff.

Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel.

Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance of appearance in the education profession.

Responsible for coordinating and facilitating staff development training.

Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Leadership & Vision: Provide instructional leadership, set academic goals, and drive school improvement.

Curriculum & Instruction: Develop, implement, and evaluate academic programs; ensure high-quality teaching and learning.

Staff Management: Supervise, evaluate, hire, and provide professional development for teachers and support staff.

Student Support: Ensure a safe, inclusive environment; manage student discipline; meet with parents about student progress.

Operations & Budget: Oversee daily activities, manage budgets, procure supplies, and maintain facilities.

Community Engagement: Communicate with parents, community members, and the school board; build positive relationships.

Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to laws/regulations; prepare reports on student performance. 

Strong leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Budget management and organizational abilities.

Ability to foster a positive school culture and collaborate effectively.

Proven track record of supervising and mentoring employees to high performance.

Highly organized with strong project management skills.

The tenacity in meeting organizational and departmental objectives.

Ability to manage projects on interrelated timelines.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form.

Ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district requirements and the Board of Directors.

Professional presence and service orientation.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree required (master’s degree preferred).

Required: Principal Certification.

Required: Five years’ experience as a classroom teacher.

Required: Three years of administrative or supervisory experience.

Required: Experience preparing and managing budgets.

Required: Bachelor's degree

Preferred: Master's in education/leadership

Preferred: Valid state educator/principal certification.

Required: Experience in school leadership/administration.