Middle School Principal

ELKHART INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Posting
Position Title: Middle School Principal
Posting Date: 03/05/2025
Location: Middle School Campus
Length of Contract: Twelve Months
Reports to: Superintendent
Position Summary: Manage and supervise instructional programs disciplinary matters and personnel at the campus level. Provide leadership to ensure a high standard of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies success on instructional programs and operation of all campus activities. Conduct assessments and evaluations assist with professional development and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master of Education Degree
Appropriate Certification
Certified T-TESS Appraiser
Experience as a classroom teacher
Experience at the middle school level preferred
Experience in supervision and disciplinary leadership preferred
Experience as a campus principal preferred but not required
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
Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies classroom management and communication with the public.
Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
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
Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of schools mission.
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.
Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent staff students parents and community.
Student Management
Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
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.
Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents students and teachers.
Management of Fiscal Administrative and Facilities Functions
Comply with district policies state and federal laws and regulations affecting schools.
Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean orderly and safe campus.
Personnel Management
Select train supervise and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
Observe employee performance record observations and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
School or Community Relations
Articulate the schools mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
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
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus including teachers counselor(s) librarian(s) instructional aides and any other office support staff.
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
Application Procedure:
Current EISD Employees: You may submit an internal application via External Applicants: Please apply through Additional Documents: Resumes transcripts and letters of reference may be included with your application.
For further inquiries contact Tana Herring at or at Elkhart ISD.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race color sex (including pregnancy) national origin religion age disability genetic information veteran or military status or any other legally protected status. Additionally the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The District Title IX Coordinator is Marvin Thompson Superintendent 301 E. Parker Elkhart TX 75839