Executive Principal (Barkley-Ruiz ES and De Zavala ES)

Job Description

Revised: 07/27/2026 Position Title: Executive Principal Job Title: Executive Principal Function: District Management Family: Campus Administration Reports to: Network Instructional Superintendent

Terms of Employment: Pay Grade: E22 Salary Range: * $101,660 - $148,798

• Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. 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 Work Days: 230 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Probationary- Administration Funding Source: This position is locally funded for School Year 2026-2027.

Job Scope

Oversees daily operation of multiple campuses. Directs staff, which should include people managers, in the development and implementation of campus policies, procedures and programs. Adheres to both district policy and governmental regulations concerning campus operations. Manages campus structure, d evelopment, training, and planning.

Position Summary

Support Principal roles at network campuses to ensure efficient direction and management of instructional program and operations within the assigned campuses. Develops long- and short-term strategies and oversees the implementation of them. Responsible for implementing cost-saving procedures while increasing performance using multiple inputs and measuring outputs. Provides additional leadership to each campus ensuring high standards of instruction. Oversee compliance with district policies, instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities At the direction of the Network Instructional Superintendent:

1. Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and recommend corrective actions based on findings for assigned campuses.
2. Monitor the integration of the school's curriculum and instructional objectives for assigned campuses.
3. Conducts classroom observations and provides campus leadership with clear feedback to improve instructional effectiveness on assigned campuses.
4. Collaborates with district and campus staff to assess the planning, operation, supervision and evaluation of curriculum and instruction for assigned campuses.
5. Communicate and support a common vision for school improvement/student achievement with staff on assigned campuses. Directs planning activities and implements programs with staff to ensure attainment of campus mission.
6. Oversee academic performance of priority and improvement required assigned campuses and principals.
7. Identify, analyze, and apply research and data findings to promote school improvement on the assigned campuses.

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8. Develop, maintain, and utilize information systems and record campus progress on performance objectives, campus improvement plans, and district long-range plans on the assigned campuses.
9. Demonstrate clear working knowledge of the Texas Accountability System to ensure timely and accurate data reporting for the assigned campuses.
10. Ensure instructional resources and materials are provided to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals on the assigned campuses.
11. Facilitate communication and collaboration among administrators within assigned campuses to enhance service delivery, program development and customer satisfaction.
12. Foster active involvement in decision-making processes among staff members on assigned campuses.
13. Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts on the campuses.
14. Communicate and promotes expectations for high-level performance of staff and students on the campuses.
15. Observes employee performance, records observations, and conducts calibration conferences with staff, as needed, on the assigned campuses.
16. Supports the assigned campuses' operating policies, procedures, and budgets.
17. Stay abreast of and comply with state, district, and campus policies affecting schools, including University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules, daily attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.
18. Performs 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.
• 5+ years successful experience as a principal or
• 3+ years successful experience as a principal and 2 years successful district -level administrative leadership experience.
• Valid Texas Standard Principal or Mid-Management certification
• 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.
• 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
• Experience leading school turnaround initiatives

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.

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• Articulate the 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 ethic al 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 programs and teacher effectiveness based on data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Ability to coach principals.

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

• None

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

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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

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