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Lubbock Independent School District

Lubbock (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lubbock Independent School District in Lubbock, Texas seeks a Principal to direct and manage instructional program, supervise operations and personnel at the campus level. The role provides leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service and oversees compliance with district policies and campus activities.

A Master's degree in educational administration, Texas principal certification, and experience in instructional leadership are preferred.

Qualifications

Master's degree in educational administration required.
Texas principal certificate or valid Texas certificate.
Texas T-TESS appraiser certification.
Three years classroom teaching experience and three years in instructional leadership.

Responsibilities

Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure program outcomes and take corrective actions.
Consult campus-level committees about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program.
Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff.
Foster collegiality and teamwork; involve staff in decision-making.
Ensure two-way communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
Promote high-level performance expectations and recognize excellence.
Develop and implement school improvement plans and use data to drive decisions.
Oversee and evaluate staff performance and conduct development planning.

Skills

Curriculum & instruction

Evaluate teaching effectiveness

Budget & personnel management

Campus functions coordination

Policy interpretation

Data interpretation

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in educational administration

Texas principal certificate

T-TESS appraiser certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Principal

Pay Grade: AP 6/7/8

Dept./School: Elementary School/Middle School/High School

Length of Contract: 12 mos

Date Revised: January, 2016

Primary Purpose

Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in educational administration
Texas principal or another appropriate Texas certificate
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

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 coordinate campus functions
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years experience as a classroom teacher
Three years experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management
Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.

Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.

School or Organization Morale
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 process.
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.
Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.

School or Organization Improvement
Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site‑based decision‑making committee.
Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.

Personnel Management
Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
Assign and promote campus personnel.
Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus.
Work with campus‑level planning and decision‑making committees to plan professional development activities.
Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
[Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.]

Student Management
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 observed 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.

Professional Growth and Development
Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.

School or Community Relations
Articulate the school’s 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.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

General Employee Requirements:

Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.

Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.

Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.

Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.

Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.

Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

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.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.