Elementary Principal Pool

TITLE: Elementary Principal STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Executive Principal TERMS: 220 Days DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus PAY GRADE: AD7 PRIMARY FUNCTION Direct and manage overall campus operations. Responsible for leadership of the campus instructional program ensuring

high

standards

of

instruction

and

student

achievement,

compliance

with

district

policies,

application

of

instructional

programs,

and

effective

operation

of

all

campus

activities. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: Master's degree from accredited university Texas SBEC certification with the appropriate credentials 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 implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Experience: Two years experience as a classroom teacher Minimum 3 years experience in instructional leadership roles preferred EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.

Monitor

instructional

processes

to

ensure

that

program

activities

are

related

to

outcomes

and

use

findings

to

take

corrective

actions

where

necessary.

2.

Provide

instructional

resources

and

materials

needed

to

accomplish

instructional

goals.

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3.

Establish

clear

expectations

for

staff

performance

with

regard

to

instructional

strategies,

classroom

management,

and

communication

with

the

public.

4.

Foster

collegiality

and

team

building

among

staff

members.

Encourage

their

active

involvement

in

the

decision-making

process.

5.

Solicit

regular

input

from

campus-level

committee

about

planning,

operation,

supervision,

and

evaluation

of

campus

education

program.

Include

students

and

community

representatives

when

appropriate.

6.

Build

a

common

vision

for

school

improvement

with

staff.

Direct

planning

activities

and

implement

programs

to

ensure

attainment

of

the

school's

mission.

7.

Establish

campus

performance

objectives

for

Academic

Excellence

Indicators

using

the

campus

planning

process

and

involving

site-based

decision

making

committees.

Demonstrate

campus

progress

using

results

to

promote

school

improvement.

8.

Provide

opportunities

for

interactive

communication

with

the

superintendent,

staff,

students,

parents,

and

community.

9.

Act

as

campus

behavior

coordinator

in

accordance

with

state

laws

and

regulations.

10.

Work

with

faculty

and

students

to

develop

a

student

discipline

management

system

that

results

in

positive

student

behavior

and

enhances

the

school

climate.

11.

Ensure

that

school

rules

are

uniformly

applied

and

that

student

discipline

is

appropriate

and

equitable

in

accordance

with

the

Student

Code

of

Conduct

and

student

handbook.

12.

Conduct

conferences

about

student

and

school

issues

with

parents,

students,

and

teachers.

13.

Comply

with

district

policies,

state

and

federal

laws,

and

regulations

affecting

schools.

14.

Develop

and

administer

campus

budgets

based

on

documented

program

needs

and

estimated

enrollment

ensuring

that

operations

are

cost

effective

and

funds

are

managed

wisely.

15.

Compile,

maintain,

and

file

all

reports,

records,

and

other

documents

required

including

accurate

and

timely

reports

of

maximum

attendance

to

requisition

textbooks.

16.

Manage

use

of

school

facilities.

Oversee

maintenance

of

facilities

to

ensure

a

clean,

orderly,

and

safe

campus.

17.

Select,

train,

supervise,

and

evaluate

staff

and

make

recommendations

relative

to

assignment,

retention,

discipline,

and

dismissal.

Approve

all

personnel

assigned

to

campus.

18.

Observe

employee

performance,

record

observations,

and

conduct

evaluation

conferences

with

staff.

19.

Coach

staff

and

help

them

identify

and

develop

appropriate

professional

growth

opportunities

as

well

as

accomplish

improvement

goals.

20.

Work

with

campus-level

planning

and

decision-making

committees

to

plan

professional

development

activities.

21.

Articulate

the

school's

mission

to

the

community

and

solicit

its

support

in

realizing

the

mission.

22.

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.

23.

Adhere

to

professional

and

ethical

standards,

in

accordance

with

generally

accepted

community

standards

and

the

Texas

Education

Agency

Code

of

Ethics.

24.

Develop

needed

professional

skills

appropriate

to

job

performance.

25.

Maintain

confidentiality.

26.

Reliable

attendance

and

punctuality.

27.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

28.

Participate

in

staff

development

activities

to

improve

job-related

skills.

29.

Attend

and

participate

in

staff

meetings

and

serve

on

staff

committees

as

required.

30.

Comply

with

policies

established

by

federal

and

state

law,

State

Board

of

Education

rule,

and

local

board

policy.

31.

Perform

other

duties

as

assigned

by

supervisor

and

the

Superintendent

of

Schools. Page | 2 WORK ENVIRONMENT Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Environment: Indoors including but not limited to: classroom, cafeteria, library, or other campus location. Outdoors

(exposure

to

sun,

heat,

cold,

and

inclement

weather).

Exposure

to

noise.

May

work

prolonged

or

irregular

hours.

A

remote

location

in

the

event

of

a

declared

emergency,

temporary

closure,

or

closure.

Personal

Protective

Equipment

may

be

required.

The above statements are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities,

duties,

and

skills

required.

The

Superintendent

or

designee

may

assign

additional

duties

when

deemed

appropriate.

Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that

my

employment

is

expressly

conditioned

on

the

availability

of

full

funding

for

the

position.

If

full

funding

becomes

unavailable

my

employment

is

subject

to

termination

or

non-renewal,

as

applicable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed

to

the

job

description

are

representative

of

the

knowledge,

skills,

ability,

and

physical

demands

required.

Reasonable

accommodations

may

be

made

to

enable

individuals

with

disabilities

to

perform

the

essential

job

functions. ____ _____

Employee

Signature

Date

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