Principal MS

AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL MS FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: ADC 5 DUTY DAYS: 226 DATE REVISED: 03/02/2026 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND/OR GRANT SOURCES. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN GRANT-FUNDED POSITIONS IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires a Master's degree in education and administrative certification as required by the State of Texas. Three (3)

years

of

successful

classroom

teaching

experience

and

two

(2)

years

of

campus

administrative

experience

are

also

required. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires curriculum, instruction, site-based improvement, and professional development expertise. Incumbent must:

Have

knowledge

about

planning,

staff

development,

and

personnel

management.

Ability

to

lead,

inspire,

motivate,

and

involve

others

to

create

quality

learning

and

work

environments

for

students

and staff.

Demonstrate

both

leadership

and

management

skills,

work

well

with

staff

and

the

community,

and

communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Have

the

ability

to

problem

solve

and

handle

a

variety

of

administrative

duties

within

tight

timeframes.

This position requires knowledge and skill in the use of personal computers. Employees in this position must be able to read, write, and speak/communicate in English in order to receive and to provide work-related information in a timely manner to other employees, supervisors, principals, school personnel, volunteers and where appropriate, visitors and students. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: This position is the chief administrative officer of an individual school. Incumbent is responsible for hiring, supervising, and evaluating teachers and staff, developing, and implementing educational programs in the school, overseeing extracurricular activities, and assuring that Board policies are fully carried out, as well as directing all support services of the school. Incumbent is responsible for the administration of the school programs and services, as well as supervision of teachers, counselors,

and

other

administrative

staff

at

the

school. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: COMPETENCY 1: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER

Ensures

implementation

of

daily

and

long-term

planning

and

delivery

of

instruction

in

all

classrooms

that

are

relevant, rigorous, and aligned with state standards, including college and career readiness standards, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Monitors

and

ensures

implementation

of

high

quality,

aligned,

and

culturally

responsive

instructional

practices

among teachers and staff that improves performance for all student groups and promotes equitable outcomes for marginalized and underrepresented students.

Collects,

analyzes,

and

utilizes

multiple

forms

of

disaggregated

student

data

to

inform

instruction,

intervention,

and enrichment, and maximize student growth and achievement for all student groups.

Ensures

relevant

and

meaningful

research-based

professional

learning

with

teachers

and

staff

that

address

the

unique socio-cultural needs of individual students and result in effective instructional practice/student growth. COMPETENCY 2: TALENT DEVELOPER

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Engages

in

ongoing

professional

learning

to

increase

cultural

competence

in

order

to

recruit

and

hire

diverse

staff

to promote equitable practices to meet the unique socio-cultural and academic needs of all students.

Coaches

and

develops

the

professional

capacity

of

the

teachers

and

staff

by

providing

opportunities

for

meaningful, aligned, and ongoing professional learning to promote each student's academic and social emotional success.

Develops

and

empowers

teachers

and

staff

to

share

ownership

and

responsibility

for

the

school's

vision

and

goals

for equitable outcomes.

Uses

observation

and

feedback

to

build

teacher

capacity

in

an

established

growth

and

development

model

and

uses the District standard rubrics/forms and processes to analyze teacher observation data and calibrate across the campus leadership team. COMPETENCY 3: EXECUTIVE LEADER

Collects

disaggregated

data,

identifies

problems,

analyzes

root

causes,

and

develops

and

monitors

effective

strategies to resolve issues.

Leads

strategic

change

that

continuously

elevates

and

sustains

high-quality

educational

programs

and

opportunities directed at improving student outcomes.

Develops

and

utilizes

a

strategic

plan

to

guide

decision-making

and

adjusts

accordingly.

Allocates

and

monitors

financial

resources

responsibly,

complies

with

all

state

and

federal

laws

and

District

policies

and procedures, and exhibits professional standards of attendance, behavior, and actions across the campus and District. COMPETENCY 4: CULTURE BUILDER

Fosters

and

sustains

a

culture

of

empowerment

and

continuous

improvement

that

recognizes

and

responds

to

the voices and perspectives of a diverse school community, where all cultures, identities, developmental levels, languages, etc. are celebrated.

Ensures

an

identity

safe,

welcoming,

and

inclusive

school

community

that

supports

all

students'

intellectual

and

social emotional development, through multi-tiered systems of support, that foster mutual respect and collaboration, demonstrates empathy, and promotes acceptance.

Models

a

comprehensive

school-wide

approach

to

culture

and

climate

systems

that

are

clear,

equitable,

and

aligned

to District expectations.

Communicates

with

parents/families/caregivers

regarding

students'

academic

and

social-emotional

strengths

and areas for growth and solicits and is receptive to diverse viewpoints in order to promote equitable decision-making.

Provides

an

exceptional

customer

experience

for

all

AISD

stakeholders

with

intentional

and

professional practices

that promote a culture of respect. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations

driven

by

need

where

a

team

effort

is

required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position. 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

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Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) 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 PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools. The incumbent receives general supervision from the Associate Superintendent. Performance is reviewed based on documented student achievements, maintenance of Board policies, meeting of established deadlines, operating within established budget, and public comment. The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or

local

laws. I have read & acknowledged the job description above. Employee Signature:

Date:

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