Principal Early Chilhood (ECC)

Job Title: Principal (Early Childhood)

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Superintendent

Dept./School: Early Childhood Campus

Admin PG 4 / 216 Days / 12 Months

Primary Purpose:

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, clear communication

among all stakeholders, and effective operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree required

Texas Principal or other appropriate Texas certificate required

Certified 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:

Three years' experience as a classroom teacher required

Minimum of three years' experience as an Instructional Leader preferred

Campus Principal experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

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.

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 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. Coordinate with Head Start to implement required policies and procedures.

School or Organization Improvement

1. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities

and implement programs to ensure attainment of school's mission.

2. Establish campus performance objectives using the campus planning process and

involving site-based decision making committee. Demonstrate campus progress

using results to promote school improvement.

3. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff,

students, parents, and community.

Student Management

1. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system

that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

2. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is

appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student

handbook.

3. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and

teachers.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

1. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting

schools.

2. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and

estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are

managed wisely.

3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition

textbooks.

4. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean,

orderly, and safe campus.

Personnel Management

1. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to

assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to

campus.

2. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation

conferences with staff.

3. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth

opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.

4. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan

professional development activities.

School or Community Relations

1. Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing

the mission.

2. 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus

including assistant principal(s), teachers, counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides,

clerical support staff, and custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and

peripherals.

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; 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 15 pounds); occasional physical

restraint of students to control behavior

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to

sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and

statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under

stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is

not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that

may be required.