C 26/27 Elementary Principal Comal ISD New Braunfels

Hill 35; New Braunfels, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill 35 in Texas seeks a dynamic administrator to lead instructional programs and campus operations. You will supervise personnel, ensure compliance with district policies, and drive continuous improvement through data‑driven planning.

The role requires a Texas principal certificate, five years of instructional leadership, and three years of classroom teaching experience. Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Texas principal certificate or equivalent is required.
• Three years of classroom teaching experience is required.
• Five years of instructional leadership experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instructional management to ensure program outcomes and corrective actions.
• Lead morale initiatives and foster two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Drive school improvement by setting objectives and using data to guide planning and decision making.
• Manage district policies compliance, budgets, and facilities for a safe, well‑run campus.
• Supervise staff, conduct evaluations, and orient new employees according to district policies.
• Plan professional development with campus committees and support staff growth.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional program evaluation

Budget & personnel management

Campus coordination

Policy implementation

Data interpretation

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

Texas principal certificate

Job description

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

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.

Responsibilities

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.
• 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.

Education

• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate.

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.

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.