Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:             

Master’s degree from an accredited university in educational administration

Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to analyze and interpret data to make instructional decisions

Ability to effectively managing and assisting teachers with managing a classroom and student behavior

Ability to coordinate campus functions

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:    

Three (3) years’ experience as a classroom teacher

Three (3) years’ experience in instructional leadership roles (non-classroom)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Instructional Management

The administrator promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Establish a clear, compelling, and shared vision; design, implement, supervise, and evaluate instructional programs for the campus; demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies to accomplish success with student academic achievement; develop, implement, and monitor a campus strategic plan aligned with needs of the campus and District goals leading to continuous improvement.
• Lead and plan for campus professional development as necessary; provide instructional resources and materials to support teachers in accomplishing instructional goals; participate in ARD , 504, LPAC, and other meetings as necessary.
• Utilize available assessment data to assist with instructional planning and for intervention activities that lead to campus improvement.
• Monitor student achievement and attendance
• Work closely with District-level departments to assist with a strong instructional program that leads to student academic achievement and growth.
• Develop and monitor the campus master schedule, assuring that is focused on needs of students.
• Help teachers design learning experiences for students.
• Encourage the development and piloting of innovative instructional programs.
• Ensure the appropriate application of technology as an instructional and administrative tool through the campus.
• Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members and encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
• Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.

Organization Improvement/Management

The administrator promotes leadership in efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following:

• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
• Assure that emergency and crisis plans are developed, communicated, implanted, and practiced; manage school facilities and equipment effectively to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly building with maximization of space.
• Ensure continuous renewal of curriculum, policies, and methods.
• Obtain broad-based input for fiscal or financial analysis.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the campus operating budget, monitor all activity accounts, operate withing the budget.
• Manage a broad range of school operations (for example, attendance, accounting, payroll, transportation).
• Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving site-based decision-making committee. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
• Provide opportunities for interactive communication with district, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Provide reports, data, and all required information promptly and accurately, ensuring the proper maintenance of student records.

Student Management

The administrator promotes positive student conduct through activities such as the following:

• Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure rules are observed uniformly.
• Support collaboration by working with faculty.
• Encourage the participation of students and parents.
• Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Ensure the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and discipline management system are administered consistently to promote equity and to support positive student behavior.
• Conduct conferences and meetings about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers; resolve parent/student concerns in a timely manner.
• Implement activities to recognize students’ efforts and accomplishments.

Personnel Relations/Management

The administrator manages personnel effectively through activities such as the following:

• Promote high expectations or all staff and students; observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct support/evaluation conferences using T-TESS and other identified evaluations; organize and lead campus faculty and staff meetings.
• Delegate appropriately.
• Recognize exemplary performance of teachers and staff.
• Encourage personal and professional growth and leadership among the staff.
• Comply with applicable personnel policies and rules.
• Secure the necessary personnel resources to meet objectives.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
• Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
• Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
• Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.

Communication and Community Relations

The administrator promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:

• Communicate expectations for high-levels of performance to students, staff, and parents; provide and nurture effective communication between the school and the community; respond in a timely manner to parent and community communication, promote parental and community involvement in the school, including site-based committees, student/teacher/parent organizations, booster clubs, and other opportunities.
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Foster collaborative educational efforts among members of the total school community.

Professional Growth and Development

The administrator provides leadership in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Lead campus data-driven and research –based professional activities aligned to district and campus goals.
• Participate actively in professional associations.
• Disseminate ideas and information to other professionals.
• Seek and use evaluative information for improvement of performance.

Qualities of Effective Administrators

The administrator exhibits qualities such as the following:

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Comply with district and campus policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, or standards.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style, and high ethical standards.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and campus policies affecting schools.
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and school building.
• Establish and monitor safety and security measures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian, instructional aides and paraprofessional/clerical support staff.

Equipment:

Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, printer, copier, fax and other equipment applicable to the position.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Work irregular hour and extended work hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, lifting, and carrying (may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment).
• May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others.
• Occasional district wide and statewide travel.
• Use computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand motion.
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination vibration.
• Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.