Principal, Belton New Tech Waskow

Job Title:Principal FLSA Status:Exempt 226 daysReports To:Executive Director Campus Leadership Pay Grade:AD-7Department:Campus Administration Date Revised:6/30/2020Primary Purpose: To provide leadership supervision and administrative skills in order to promote the educational development of each student in a technology-rich project-based learning environment. 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 and instructionAbility to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectivenessAbility to manage budget and personnelAbility to coordinate campus functionsAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to interpret dataStrong organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skillsExperience:Three (3) years experience as a secondary classroom teacher preferredDemonstrated experience with instructional leadership rolesExperience as an assistant principal of a high school preferredMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional Management1. Provide instructional leadership to increase instructional rigor and success of students.2. Continuously monitor the campus instructional plan to ensure that program activities are related to program goals.3. Work with campus staff to plan implement and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis..School / Organizational Climate4. Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members; encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process. Establish and maintain a culture of collaboration and innovation.5. Foster the use of project-based learning as the instructional approach for all teachers.6. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from staff and students in a supportive manner; provide recognition of excellence and achievement.7. Facilitate the effective and timely resolution of conflicts.8. Establish and maintain a positive caring environment which is conducive to learning and promotes positive staff morale.9. Communicate effectively with students staff parents and community members.School / Organizational Improvement10. Develop and maintain a common vision with staff for school improvement; implement programs collaboratively to ensure attainment of the schools mission.11. Identify analyze and apply educational research findings to facilitate school improvement.Personnel Management12. Orient new staff effectively.13. Develop articulate and monitor expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies classroom management and communication with the public.14. Supervise staff effectively by observing instruction recording observations and regularly conducting formative and summative evaluation conferences.15. Identify provide and encourage professional growth among the campus staff; work jointly with teachers and other administrators to accomplish improvement goals.16. Comply with District policies state laws and federal regulations affecting schools; ensure that evaluations clearly and accurately represent staff performance.17. Ensure the development of instructional schedules for teachers students aides and substitutes.Administration and Fiscal / Facilities Management18. Manage and supervise all school facilities; efficiently supervise campus maintenance to ensure clean orderly and safe buildings and grounds.19. Effectively schedule activities and resources in order to accomplish campus goals; monitor the use care and replacement of capital equipment.20. Prepare and administer the school budget and supervise school finances.Student Management21. Work with faculty and students to implement a discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.22. Supervise student behavior during co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.23. Effectively develop and communicate guidelines for behavior and conduct to students staff and parents.24. Ensure 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.25. Effectively conduct conferences with parents students and teachers concerning school and student issues conveying both positive aspects of student behavior as well as areas for growth.26. Review student data initiate updates and report accurate information; ensure accurate designation of codes related to withdrawn and active students.Professional Growth and Development27. Use information and insights gained through professional development activities the District appraisal process and evaluative feedback from supervisors to improve performance.28. Strive to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities (i.e. undertaking professional reading attending conferences etc.).29. Provide leadership in addressing challenging issues facing the profession; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals for their growth and development.30. Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics.School / Community Relations31. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.32. Support the use of appropriate techniques to encourage community and parent involvement; emphasize two-way communication between the school and community.33. Project a positive image to the community.34. Oversee graduation ceremony and baccalaureate services.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervises all professional paraprofessional administrative and nonprofessional personnel assigned to the school. 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 : June 2020Prepared By: Belton ISD Human Resources Department