What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal position at W W J H 041?
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel
at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.
Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and
operation of all campus activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Master‘s degree in educational administration
Texas Mid Management, Principal, or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified TEXAS - Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser
Special Knowledge/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 interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Five years of experience as a classroom teacher
Two years of experience in campus leadership (preferred)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Management:
1. Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are
related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
2. Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation,
supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and
community representatives when appropriate.
School or Organization Morale:
3. Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in
accomplishing instructional goals.
4. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active
involvement in decision-making process.
5. Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents,
and community.
6. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and
students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
7. Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
School or Organization Improvement:
8. Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities
and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of schools mission.
9. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to
promote school improvement.
10. 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.
11. Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show
campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence
Indicator.
Personnel Management:
12. Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
13. Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies,
classroom management, and communication with the public.
14. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation
conferences with staff.
15. Assign and promote campus personnel.
16. Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or non-
renewal of employees assigned to campus.
17. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan
professional development activities.
18. Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to
develop and accomplish improvement goals.
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions:
19. Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the
schools.
20. Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated
enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits.
Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
21. 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.
22. Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean,
orderly, and safe campus.
23. Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including
management of multiple activity funds.
Student Management:
24. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system
that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
25. 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.
26. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and
teachers.
Professional Growth and Development:
27. Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
28. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model
for all campus staff.
School or Community Relations:
29. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing
the mission.
30. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet
those needs.
31. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent
involvement.
32. Maintain confidentiality.
Other:
33. Attendance is an essential job function.
34. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Salary : $90,454 - $108,587