ADOPTED: 3 -5-85 AMENDED: 11 -5-91, 9 -15-98, 12 -13-01, 8 -27-02, 6 -4-03, 6 -20-03, 1 -11-05, 7 -15-08 2-16-09, 3- 10-09, 3- 24-11, 8- 10-11, 12- 20-12, 6- 10-15, 8- 17-15, 10-5-16, 2 -7-17, 10 -23-17, 08 -01-18, 7 -28-2022 , 11-2-2022 SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Department of Human Resources JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Principal - Elementary, Combo and Middle School Salary Block : 107 Reports To : Assistant Superintendent of Elementary or Secondary Education Terms of Employment : 226 Days Exemption Status : Exempt Primary Purpose: The primary duties of this employee are to establish an environment on the assigned campus, where all children can learn, where employee satisfaction is at a high level and where public confidence in the school is strong. Qualifications : Education/Certification: • Master's Degree • Valid Driver's License • Mid-Management Certification/Principal Certification, Principal, or Principal as an Instructional Leader • Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and/or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) and Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T -TESS) Certi fied • The Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System Certification (T-PESS) or obtain within the first year of principal appointment Experience: • Administrative experience in implementing district curriculum to meet the needs of all students including sp ecial populations and at -risk students (preferred) • Administrative experience in the principles of instructional leadership and modification of instructional leadership settings to ensure student success (preferred) • Administrative experience in promoting positive school/community relations (preferred) • Two (2) years of public, school teaching experience required • A third year of public, school teaching or related experience • Three (3) years of public, school administrative experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Ensures that district curriculum documents are available to staff and are being used for planning and teaching. 2. Ensures that the district curriculum is being implemented to meet the needs of all students, including special popu lations, at- risk, and those progressing at traditional rates. 3. Ensures that campus instructional arrangements and practices support effective teaching and learning. 4. Applies the principles of instructional leadership. 5. Participates and assists in the coordination of instruction. 6. Participates and assists in the coordination of staff development. Principal, Elementary/Combo, and Middle ADOPTED: 3 -5-85 AMENDED: 11 -5-91, 9 -15-98, 12 -13-01, 8 -27-02, 6 -4-03, 6 -20-03, 1 -11-05, 7-15-08, 2-16-09, 3- 10-09, 3- 24-11, 8- 10-11, 12- 20-12, 6- 10-15, 8- 17-15, 10-5-16, 2-7-17, 10 -23-17, 08 -01-18, 7 -28-2022 , 11-2-2022 7. Holds the belief that each student can and will perform up to high standards of achievement and behavior. 8. Ensures that the school reflects an orderly, purpose , active, and pleasant environment of well -directed learning and interpersonal caring. 9. Ensures that plans are developed and implemented to improve the school programs and services. 10. Ensures that campus improvement plan activities are continuously monitored, and adjustments are made, as needed. 11. Uses evaluative information to determine the quality of programs/services provided at the school. 12. Assumes the responsibility for the campus PEIMS data quality and its timely submission to the appropriate district department (s). 13. Ensures that supervisory and appraisal procedures are implemented. 14. Participates in personnel selection, assignment, and orientation. 15. Manages fiscal and facilities functions responsibly. 16. Promotes positive student self -conduct and self-esteem. 17. Promotes positive school/community relations. 18. Displays appropriate human relations skills. 19. Plans for and engages in professional development. 20. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the SISD Safety program. 21. Supports the district's social media efforts that highlight the hard work of our students and staff as well as increase communication with all stakeholders. (i.e., direct your Twitter followers to newspapers, TV segments, and Twitter posts that feature campus and district accomplishments/news .) 22. Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies. 23. Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations. 24. Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor. 25. Provides optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community, members, and any other stakeholders of the district. Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate campus and/or district functions; maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district -wide travel and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours This job description 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 sk ills that may be required. Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel. Principal, Elementary/Combo, and Middle ADOPTED: 3 -5-85 AMENDED: 11 -5-91, 9 -15-98, 12 -13-01, 8 -27-02, 6 -4-03, 6 -20-03, 1 -11-05, 7-15-08, 2-16-09, 3- 10-09, 3- 24-11, 8- 10-11, 12- 20-12, 6- 10-15, 8- 17-15, 10-5-16, 2-7-17, 10 -23-17, 08 -01-18, 7 -28-2022 , 11-2-2022 Employee Name (please print) Signature Date Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law in its employment practices or in providing education services, activities, and programs, i ncluding career and technical education (vocational programs). For additional information regarding Socorro Independent School District's policy of nondiscrimination contact the Chief Human Resources Officer: (915) 937 -0201, 12440 Rojas Dr., El Paso, TX 79928.