Principal - Judson High School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

Principal - High School

Department

Campus Based

Reports To

Deputy Superintendent / Superintendent

Compensation

AP 509

Days

226

Revised: 01/30/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Principal provides instructional leadership through planning organizing directing supervising and evaluating the instructional program and personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification Requirements

• Valid Texas Mid-Management/Principal Certification
• Masters Degree
• Current certification in Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) certified within 90 days
• Valid Texas Drivers License
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of goal setting curriculum school organization staffing and budget
• Ability to demonstrate communication skills written
• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate leadership
• Knowledge of school policies TEA regulations and school law
• Ability to demonstrate human relation skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to allocate resources efficiently and effectively
• Ability to problem-solve
• Knowledge of technology telecommunications and information systems to enhance learning
• Experience in planning and presenting staff development

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years secondary administrative experience
• Secondary teaching experience required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Provides instructional leadership resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals and ensures that program activities are related to program outcomes
• Determines and builds a common vision with staff for school improvement; directs planning activities and implements programs collaboratively with staff to ensure attainment of mission
• Defines expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies classroom management and communication with the public
• Observes employee performance records observations and conducts evaluation conferences with all staff
• Makes recommendations relative to personnel placement transfer retention promotion and dismissal
• Complies with District policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools
• Develops and administers the budget based upon documented program needs estimated enrollment personnel and other fiscal needs; implements programs within budget limits maintains fiscal control; accurately reports fiscal information
• Uses information and insights provided through assessment instruments the District appraisal process evaluate feedback from line supervisors and professional development programs to improve performance
• Provides leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursues professional development activities disseminates ideas and information to other professionals
• Observes professional ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Educators code of Ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned based on department needs
• Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
• Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
• Ability to use personal computer to access district programs emails and other resources
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s) teacher(s) counselor(s) librarian instructional aides clerical support staff and auxiliary personnel.

Equipment Used:

• Office equipment personal computer printer calculator multi-line telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position
• Communication equipment radio communication equipment cellular telephone
• Video monitoring equipment

Mental Demands:

• Ability to read concentrate communicate (verbally and written) interpret reason understand verbal instructions memorize coordinate compile compute
• Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Sitting standing walking climbing stairs and/or ramps balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speaking clearly visual acuity distinguishing colors driving traveling
• Occasional: Lifting moderate 15-44 pounds

Environmental Factors:

• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
• Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc.)
• Work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces
• Work alone work prolonged or irregular hours

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

Staff IC