2026 - 2027 Principal - High School

Job Title: Principal - Secondary Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Chief of Schools Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 06/2026 Primary Purpose: Direct and manage instructional programs and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities. Qualifications: Education/Certification Master's degree in educational administration from accredited university Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal's Certificate Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification, Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) T-TESS Appraiser Certificate Applicants must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant, before continuing within the process towards possible employment

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: Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience in the classroom Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an instructional leadership role 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 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. School or Organization Improvement
6. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school's mission.
7. Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving site-based decision-making committee.
8. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
9. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community. Student Management
10. Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
11. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
12. 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.
13. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
14. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
15. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely.
16. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
17. Manage use of school facilities.
18. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus. Personnel Management
19. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
20. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
21. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with
22. staff.
23. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
24. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities. School or Community Relations
25. Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
26. 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. Other
27. Attendance at work is an essential job function.
28. Other duties assigned are in the best interest of the school district. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the firing and firing of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians. Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Approved by Date Reviewed by Date