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BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Principal-Middle School CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Superintendent or Designee PAY GRADE: ADM 7 / 220 Days
LOCATION: Assigned Campus DATE REVISED: 04/18/2017
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to
ensure high standards of instructional service. Direct the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and
manage the operations of all campus activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master's degree in educational administration
Texas Administrative, Mid-Management, or Principal Certification
The Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)
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 coordinate campus functions
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years of experience as a classroom teacher
Three years of experience in instructional leadership roles
Three years of experience as an assistant principal required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Management
- Serve as instructional leader of the school by maintaining an instructional focus that supports high academic
expectations for all students.
- Supervise, monitor, and evaluate instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities relate to
program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
- Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus
education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
- Establish and maintain a system of regular and frequent assessment of student progress.
- Coordinate all special programs and special services available to the campus.
- Coordinate and assume responsibility for all co-curricular, extracurricular, and other after-school activities sponsored
or co-sponsored by the school.
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School/Organizational Climate
- Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
- Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making
process.
- Provide for two-way communication with superintendent or designee, staff, students, parents, and community.
- Maintain a positive climate on the campus. Communicate and promote expectations of high-level performance to staff
and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
- Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
School/Organizational Improvement
- Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and establish programs with staff
to ensure attainment of school's mission.
- Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g. effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
- Develop, maintain, and publicize a plan for campus improvement based on input from parents, teachers, students, and
the community.
- Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the
campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee.
- Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance
objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.
Personnel Management
- Interview and make recommendations to the Personnel Department pertaining to the employment of members of the
campus staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus. Orient new staff members.
- Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and
communication with the public.
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
- Assign and promote campus personnel.
- Make recommendations to superintendent or designee on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees
assigned to campus.
- Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
- Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish
improvement goals.
- Serve as the liaison between the campus and the rest of the school district by keeping the staff informed regarding the
philosophy and mission of the district, important developments within the district, and revisions of state and local
policies and procedures.
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities
- Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools. Follow all policies and
procedures as outlined in the district's Board Policy Manual, the district's Administrative Guidelines, and directives
from the Central Office.
- Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal
needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs
within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
- Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple
activity funds.
Student Management
- Establish and maintain a student discipline management system that allows all students to learn in a safe, orderly
environment. Work with faculty and students to promote positive student behavior and enhance the school climate.
- Ensure that staff observes school rules uniformly and discipline students in an appropriate and equitable fashion in
accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
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Professional Growth and Development
- Stay current in research developments and trends in public education and share information with staff members.
- Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
School/Community Relations
- Develop and maintain positive relations between the school and the community by effectively communicating the
mission of the school.
- Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Texas Academic Performance Report
- Promote and ensure campus accountability rating.
- Promote and ensure campus improvement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s),
counselor(s), librarian(s) nurse, instructional aides, clerical support staff, cafeteria staff, and custodians.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data and coordinate campus functions
Maintain emotional control under stress
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours
Environmental Demands
Normal office environment
Occasional district and statewide travel
The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that
may be required.
Approved by Immediate Supervisor: Date:
Reviewed by HR Director: Date:
Received by Employee: Date:
The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational
programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.