Job Description
Revised: 10/5/2026
Position Title: Principal, Elementary
Job Title: Principal
Function: District Management
Family: Campus Administration
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Terms of Employment:
Pay Grade: P02 Minimum Salary: * $100,531.20 Mid-Point Salary: TBD
For more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay
may be pro-rated based on actual start date.
Minimum
Workdays:
220 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Probationary-
Admin
Funding
Source: This position is locally funded
School Administrator Performance Based Pay System
This compensation system was designed to reflect market values that exceed those typically found within the local
region. As a result, years of experience are not considered when determining pay.
- Newly appointed School Administrators are placed at the entry level of the applicable role and campus
classification. The pay system includes four distinct entry points, aligned with campus levels. Future earnings are
determined by general pay increases, as approved by the Board of Trustees.
Job Scope
Oversee daily operation of a singular department or campus. Directs staff, which should include people managers,
in the development and implementation of departmental or campus policies, procedures and programs. Adheres
to both district policy and governmental regulations concerning department or campus operations. Manages
departmental or campus structure, development, training, and planning.
Position Summary
Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the campus level. Provide
leadership to ensure high standards of instruction. Oversee compliance with district policies, instructional
programs, and operation of all campus activities.
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities
- Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program
outcomes and recommend corrective actions based on findings.
- Conduct classroom observations and provides teachers with clear feedback to improve instructional
effectiveness. Provides instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing
instructional goals.
- Collaborate with district and campus staff to assess the planning, operation, supervision and evaluation
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of curriculum and instruction.
- Build a common vision for school improvement/student achievement with staff. Direct s planning
activities and implements programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.
- Identify, analyze, and apply research and data findings to promote school improvement.
- Develop, maintain, and utilize information systems and records campus progress on performance
objectives, campus improvement plans, and district long-range plans.
- Demonstrate clear working knowledge of the Texas Accountability System to ensure timely and accurate
data reporting.
- Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional
goals.
- Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
- Foster active involvement in decision-making processes among staff members.
- Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.
- Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance of staff and students.
- Ensure school rules are uniformly observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable in
accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Parent Student handbook.
- Conduct conferences regarding school issues with parents, students, teachers, and staff.
- Interview, select, and orient new staff.
- Observe employee performance, records observations, and conducts evaluation conferences with staff.
- Provide recommendations regarding personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal.
- Direct, supervise, and coordinate all campus programs, staff, and facilities.
- Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and
other fiscal needs. Maintain fiscal control and accurately report fiscal information.
- Manage the use of school facilities. Supervises the maintenance of school facilities to ensure a clean,
orderly, and safe campus.
- Stay abreast of and comply with state, district, and campus policies affecting schools, including
University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules, daily attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.
- Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected
for this position.
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Texas Standard Principal or Mid-Management certification, or ability to obtain prior to the start of
the contract year.
- Valid Teacher Certification
- Current certification in, or ability to obtain, Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) (or Instructional
Leadership Development (ILD) prior to 2017) and Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System, which
allows a candidate to serve as a Texas appraiser of certified school-based staff.
- 2+ years' experience in teaching.
- 4+ years of progressive leadership experience (non-classroom) to include:
o Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Managing employees or teams.
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o Coaching, Mentoring, Developing, and Performance Managing employees or teams.
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee
(approximately $50.00) paid by the employee
Preferred Requirements
- School Leadership and/or Instructional Leadership
- 10 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and
diplomacy.
- Excellent ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, district
personnel, business partners, and community.
- Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
- Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style and high ethical standards.
- Ability to implement policies and procedures and coordinate campus functions.
- Knowledge of the Texas Accountability System to ensure timely and accurate data reporting.
- Knowledge of general principles, practices, and techniques of family and community engagement that
increase parental involvement and directly impact student achievement .
- Demonstrated competence in problem solving, independent and critical thinking and conflict resolution
with students, families, community members, and district staff.
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Ability to evaluate and modify instructional program and teacher effectiveness based on data analysis
and interpretation.
- Ability to manage budget and personnel.
Working Conditions
Work Environment:
- Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and
equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
- Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional
exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc .
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or
irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting
and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with
assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to
provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent
districtwide and occasional statewide travel.
Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports
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- Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s),
teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian, instructional aides, clerical support staff and custodians.
San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion,
national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance,
immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs,
services, and District business functions.
Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non -discrimination policies can be found within
SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at:
https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176.
San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión,
origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado
inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos,
servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito.
La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se
encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD,
disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176
Employee Signature: Date: