Principal - Middle School - District Wide
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title
Principal - Middle School
Department
Campus Based
Reports To
Deputy Superintendent / Superintendent
Compensation
AP 508
Days
226
Revised: 06/05/2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 from an accredited university
- 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:
- Two (2) years 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
- 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
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
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; carrying 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
