2026/2027 Elementary Principal (Potential Openings)

District Wide - Administrator; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Comal ISD is seeking a 26/27 Elementary Principal in New Braunfels to direct instructional programs, supervise campus operations, and lead staff to high standards of student achievement.

The role requires a Master’s degree, valid Texas principal certificate, and a track record in instructional leadership and budget/personnel management within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Texas principal certificate required.
• Certified T-TESS appraiser.
• Minimum three years as classroom teacher.
• Minimum five years in instructional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage instructional program at campus level.
• Supervise operations and personnel to ensure high standards.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and procedures.
• Lead campus planning, budgeting, and community relations.
• Monitor and improve student achievement and school climate.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree

Texas principal certificate

T-TESS appraiser certification

Job description

26/27 Elementary Principal

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Job Details

Job ID: 5533770

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Please note: This is for potential openings and may or may not be filled based upon District need.

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.

Education / Certification:

• Master’s degree.
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate.
• Certified 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 / Other Requirements:

• Three years of experience as a classroom teacher.
• Five years of experience in instructional leadership roles.
• Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business.

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 non renewal 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.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1404 IH 35 North
• New Braunfels, Texas 78130
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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