Principal, Hubbard Branch Elementary

Job Title:Principal FLSA Status:Exempt 217 daysReports To:Executive Director Campus Leadership Pay Grade:AD-6Department:Campus Administration Date Revised:12/4/2024Primary Purpose: Provide instructional leadership in order to ensure students learn the essential academic knowledge and skills and grow in the Leadership Definition and Journey of a Graduate competencies. Responsible for establishing and implementing a shared vision and culture of high expectations for students and staff. Identify focus for campus improvement inspire/lead change effectively and create a purposeful community engaged in actions toward the achievement of the District vision. Provide leadership for effective and efficient operational processes and systems aligned with District values and beliefs. Establish strong partnerships with stakeholders in support of exceptional learning experiences for each and every student. Qualifications:Education/Certification:Masters Degree in educational administration or curriculum and instructionTexas principal or other appropriate Texas certificateTexas teaching certificateCertified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser Special Knowledge/SkillsWorking knowledge of curriculum instructional design and assessment best practicesAbility to communicate for impactAbility to cultivate relationshipsAbility to model empathyAbility to promote growthAbility to focus on what matters mostAbility to create synergyAbility to monitor continuous improvementAbility to inspire innovationAbility to manage changeAbility to align actions and behaviors to District values and beliefsAbility to ensure effective instructional design maximizes student growthAbility to manage budget and personnelAbility to coordinate campus functionsAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to interpret data and identify areas of focus for improvementExperience:Three (3) years experience as a secondary classroom teacherExperience as a secondary assistant or associate principalDemonstrated experience with instructional leadership rolesExperience as lead principal of a large comprehensive high school preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties:Build Culture:1.Fosters Open Communication: Utilizes active listening clear and concise language and various communication channels (e.g. presentations digital platforms) to ensure effective information sharing and understanding. Adapts communication style to diverse audiences and fosters open dialogue.2.Cultivates Collaboration: Promotes a collaborative environment by engaging regularly with teams and stakeholders facilitating cross-functional initiatives and building strong partnerships within the school and with external organizations.3.Champions Inclusivity: Creates a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing thoughts and ideas. Seeks to understand diverse perspectives values individual contributions and promotes empathy and respect.4.Values Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Actively gathers feedback from individuals teams and the community through various channels. Establishes feedback loops encourages suggestions and uses input to drive continuous improvement.5.Builds Relationships: Initiates regular check-ins participates in school events and actively engages with students staff and families to build rapport understand needs and strengthen collaborative partnerships.6.Promotes Recognition: Acknowledges and celebrates individual and team accomplishments fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation.7.Models Well-being: Engages in self-care practices and stress-management techniques setting a positive example for others and promoting mental and emotional well-being.8.Demonstrates Resilience: Responds effectively to unforeseen challenges changes in policies and shifts in the school environment with resolve and compassion.9.Promotes Trust: Interacts honestly and transparently in interactions building trust and fostering a reliable and supportive environment.10.Creates a Positive and Supportive Environment: Fosters a positive school climate where everyone feels valued respected and supported.11.Models Professionalism: Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics. Empower People:12.Develops Staff Capacity: Creates a system to coach staff on self-assessment performance goals and development. Provides personalized feedback and development opportunities tailored to individual needs and aspirations.13.Supports Professional Growth: Encourages peer learning participates in ongoing learning alongside staff and adapts professional development offerings based on feedback emerging needs and school priorities.14.Promotes Leadership: Creates conditions where staff are empowered to lead take risks and grow. Fosters autonomy with accountability and provides opportunities for staff to take ownership of their work.15.Connects Individual Work to the Bigger Picture: Clarifies how each staff members work contributes to the broader organizational strategy and the schools vision.16.Facilitates Goal Alignment: Convenes regular meetings with staff and committees to align goals with the schools mission and strategic plan.17.Prioritizes Student Outcomes: Uses protocols to assess the impact of major decisions weighing student outcomes staff workload and resource allocation. Prioritizes actions that benefit the entire school community.18.Optimizes Resources: Consistently utilizes effective time management and resource allocation skills to balance competing demands and meet the diverse needs of students staff and the school community.19.Encourages Collaboration and Teamwork: Plans team-building events and regularly assesses team dynamics to optimize collaboration communication and trust.20.Provides Clear Expectations: Defines clear roles responsibilities and expectations for staff members and ensures that school rules are uniformly observed and that consequences for misconduct are applied equitably to all students in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.21.Celebrates Success: Recognizes and celebrates staff achievements fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation.Pursue Excellence:22.Focuses on Student Outcomes: Facilitates goal-focused team meetings with progress review action planning and task delegation related to student achievement behavior and engagement.23.Utilizes Data-Driven Decision Making: Actively monitors and assesses progress towards student outcome goals using qualitative and quantitative data. Uses data to identify areas for improvement define needs and inform strategic planning.24.Promotes Innovation: Designs implements and assesses the effectiveness of innovative strategies to address specific areas of need. Creates a culture that encourages calculated risks and views mistakes as learning opportunities.25.Drives Continuous Improvement: Allocates dedicated time for personal reflection and strategic thinking. Engages in ongoing professional development to stay updated on emerging practices and future expectations in education.26.Leads Change Effectively: Develops a vision for change communicates a detailed plan with improved outcomes and leads a collective effort to design structures and routines to support the plan.27.Provides Support During Transitions: Recognizes and differentiates support for individual needs during transitions. Communicates the purpose behind change and articulates the desired outcomes.28.Empowers Others in the Change Process: Seeks input and empowers others to make personal connections to the change.29.Monitors Progress and Makes Adjustments: Identifies lead and lag measures to assess the effectiveness of change. Creates systems for accountability to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.30.Facilitates Collaborative Problem-Solving: Facilitates conversations with peers and small groups to explore new approaches to address specific areas of need.31.Communicates Effectively: Clearly communicates a vision of a more desired reality brought about through change.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to the campus including assistant principals teachers counselors librarian(s) instructional aides and clerical support staff. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripheralsPosture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twistingMotion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reachingLifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel; may work outsideMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential : December 2024Prepared By: Belton ISD Human Resources Department