Applying through this posting allows you to submit a general application, expressing your interest to work with the District at the campus/es where there is a vacancy throughout the school year. 

                                               Terms of Employment:

Elementary School Principal-

11 months/ 211 days per year.  Salary is at Administrative Program Pay Grade AP7 on the EISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract, as applicable. 

Annual salary range is $74,287 – $88,436 based upon directly related experience.

Middle School Principal-

11 months/ 211 days per year.  Salary is at Administrative Program Pay Grade AP8 on the EISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract, as applicable. 

Annual salary range is $82,140 – $95,511 based upon directly related experience.

High School Principal-

12 months/ 226 days per year.  Salary is at Administrative Program Pay Grade AP9 on the EISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract, as applicable. 

Annual salary range is $95,569 – $110,485 based upon directly related experience.

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Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage instructional program 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
• 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

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years successful teaching experience in the classroom; and
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in an instructional leadership role

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

 
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 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

1. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
2. Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving site-based decision making committee. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
3. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
4. Student Management
5. Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
6. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
7. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
8. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
9. Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
10. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
11. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
12. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
13. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

Personnel Management

1. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
2. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
3. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
4. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

School or Community Relations

1. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
2. 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

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teachers, counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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
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