Principal - Elementary School - Title I Campus - School Year 2024-2025 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Principal - Elementary School - Title I Campus

READ THE ENTIRE JOB POSTING AND CLICK THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POSTING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION SCREENING PROCESS. Job Title: Principal - Elementary School - Title I Campus Reports To: Superintendent Classification: Administrative Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 223 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 108 Contract: Probationary/Term Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary Purpose: SBISD is looking for a dynamic and energetic educational leader to ensure high standards of instruction, focus on student achievement to ensure success for all students, supervise operation, personnel and activities at the campus, oversee compliance of District policies and articulate effectively the goals of the school and District to staff and community. Qualifications/Skills: Education/Certification:

• Master's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Standard Principal or Mid-Management certification.
• Current certification in ILD, ILT or AEL required at time of hire or the ability to obtain such certification in the first 60 days of employment based on availability of courses.
• T-TESS Certification required at time of hire or the ability to obtain such certification in the first 60 days of employment based on availability of courses.
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Exemplifies instructional leadership, effective communication skills, personal integrity, collaborative leadership style and personal scholarship.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret data and address needs of school & community.
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to evaluate an instructional program and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel and to coordinate campus functions.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a classroom teacher.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in an assistant principal role.
  
  

Major Duties and

Responsibilities: Instructional and School Management:

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
• Work with district and campus staff to review the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the curriculum and instruction.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members; encourage their active involvement in decision-making processes.
• Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents and community.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
• Facilitate effective and timely resolution of conflicts.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of the overall school organization.
• Direct and supervise all campus programs, staff and facilities.
• Monitor and ensure high-quality instructional practices among teachers and staff that improve student performance.
• Model exemplary leadership in the successful implementation of educational technologies across all curriculum areas.
  
  

School Improvement:

• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission and of SBISD's Strategic Plan.
• Identify, analyze and apply research and data findings to promote school improvement.
• Develop and set annual campus improvement objectives using the Campus Improvement Plan process.
• Develop, maintain and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator and areas addressed in the Campus Improvement Plan and SBISD Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate a clear working knowledge of the Texas Accountability System.
• Ensure required reporting data is accurate and timely in all areas.
• Ensure that effective instruction maximizes growth of individual students and student groups, support equity and eliminate the achievement gap.
  
  

Personnel Management:

• Recruit, interview, select and orient new staff.
• Recruit, select, place, orients and retain diverse and highly effective teachers and staff.
• Define expectations for staff performance.
• Observe employee performance, record observations and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
• Make recommendations regarding personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion and dismissal.
• Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth; work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
• Coach and develop teachers and staff by giving individual feedback and aligned professional development.
  
  

Fiscal, Administrative and Facilities Management:

• Comply with District policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting schools.
• Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel and other fiscal needs. Maintain fiscal control and accurately report information.
• Oversee collection and maintenance of records to meet district, state and federal guidelines including title documentation.
• Manage the use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of school facilities to ensure a clean, orderly and safe campus.
• Direct and manage any after school activities including management of related funds and following district/campus procedures.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of school operations and ability to coordinate campus programs and activities.
  
  

Student Management:

• Work with staff and students to develop a student management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook.
• Conduct or direct conferences regarding student and school issues with parents, students and teachers.
  
  

Professional Growth and Development:

• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Maintain appropriate certification and training.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style and high ethical standards.
  
  

School / Community Relations:

• Articulate the school's mission (including the District's Strategic Plan) 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.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  
  

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory

Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff and custodians. Equipment Used: Computer, ACTIV board and various office equipment. Working Conditions: Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer.
• Frequent prolonged or irregular hours.
  
  

Application Procedure: To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants. Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.