Elementary Principal

Imogene Glenn Elementary School Principal

Elementary School Principal
Description Qualifications/Special Skills: Master’s degree, Texas principal or other appropriate
Texas certificate, and T-TESS certification
Yearly – 226 Days
Yantis ISD is accepting applications for the Imogene Glenn Elementary School Principal position.
Yantis ISD is located approximately 80 miles East of Dallas in northwestern Wood County and
encompasses approximately 74 square miles. Most of Yantis ISD is located in Wood County, with
small portion in Hopkins County. YISD serves students in the City of Yantis, surrounding rural
properties, and portions of the District boarders the world famous Lake Fork Reservoir. Located
in the District is the Links at Land’s End golf course. The City of Yantis is centrally located and is
approximately 11⁄2 hours from DFW Metroplex, Tyler, and Longview.
Imogene Glenn Elementary School is the only elementary school in Yantis Independent School
District, serving approximately 157 students in grades PK-5
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Campus Statistics:
Economically Disadvantaged 69% At-Risk 41% Students with Disabilities 18% ELL 15%
Campus Ethnicity:
African American-1% Hispanic-32% Asian-1% White-60% Am. Indian-1% Two or more Races-5%
Campus Information:
IGES houses grades PK-5. Every IGES student is assigned a Chromebook.
Candidate Profile:
Yantis ISD is searching for an Elementary School Principal with the following qualifications:
? Demonstrates strong leadership in improving instruction on a Title I campus. Exhibits
knowledge in developing and utilizing curriculum and assessment to drive instruction.
? Possesses a strong background in student performance success, educational technology
and curricular programs. Can verbalize the role that the principal must play in this entire
process.
? Knowledge of the development of a master schedule, and a schedule that may share
personnel with other campuses.
? Builds a positive campus culture with students and staff.
? Successfully establishes, delegates, and maintains authority and accountability.

? Can demonstrate a discipline plan that proactively decreases campus discipline issues.
? Exemplifies the components of effective personnel policies, procedures, and practices.
? Recognizes situations that call for independent judgment, quick thinking with a positive
reaction.
? Openly communicates with the superintendent, faculty, staff, parents, and community.
? Provides sound recommendations for the superintendent and accepts/implements
directives from the superintendent.
? Preference will be given to candidates that have elementary school campus-level
administrative/instructional experience.
How to Apply:
Following instructions is essential. Please submit ONLY the documents requested in the format
requested before the posted deadline. DO NOT SEND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS __ transcripts,
letters, newspaper articles, etc. Central Office will contact you if additional information beyond
what is detailed below is required. All application items should be emailed to
jamescowley@yantisisd.net with the subject line for your email stating “Elementary Principal
Application”.
Complete the Yantis ISD application.
Attach the following in .pdf format at the end of the application:
1. A letter of interest;
2. A document that answers Supplemental IGES Principal Questions (see below);
3. A resume that includes complete work history and educational background;
4. A copy of your current Texas certifications; and
5. A page listing a minimum of five (5) references that includes addresses, job descriptions, email
addresses, and a daytime phone number or cell number.
Supplemental IGES Principal Questions
1. If selected and conditions prove satisfactory to you, do you have any plans which would
prevent you from working in our school district for at least two years?
2. What strategies have you used to increase the percent of daily attendance for students
and staff? Include your strategies to decrease the student truancy level.
3. Based on current STAAR information, what specific plans would you implement to improve
the percentage of students who score at the Master’s level of achievement?
4. Explain your process of developing a master schedule.
5. Describe the methods you have used to gain the trust of all employees on your campus,
meeting both campus and district goals.
6. Describe the discipline management plan you would implement for the campus.
7. Describe your usage and understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials.