Campus Principal: Visionary Leader Driving Student Success

Dallas ISD; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD seeks a Principal for a 221-day assignment to lead a campus with a clear vision for student achievement. The role emphasizes executive leadership, instructional excellence, and efficient operations to align staff and resources with district goals.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Education, a Texas principal certificate, and at least five years in education with three in leadership, driving teacher growth, data-informed decisions, and a positive school climate.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or a directly related field from an accredited university.
• Texas standard Principal certificate or mid-management certificate.
• Five years’ experience in education.
• Three years of the five years shall be successful experience in a leadership role.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques and strategies pertaining to the administration of school level operation.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and coordinate the management functions and activities of school operation.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Ability to effectively analyze problems, issues and concerns and formulate appropriate alternative solutions.
• Ability to deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to interact effectively with student, staff, parents, and community members.
• Organizational, prioritization, communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.

Responsibilities

• Executes and communicates a shared vision and culture with high expectations for staff and students.
• Outlines goals and strategies aligned to the school vision to improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Develops and uses conflict-management and consensus-building skills.
• Develops systemic curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure student success.
• Recruits, hires, mentors, and retains high-quality staff; conducts evaluations for accountability.
• Manages campus resources and operations to support district goals and a safe learning environment.

Skills

Vision & culture building

Staff development

Data-driven instruction

Curriculum alignment

Leadership & decision making

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or related field

Texas Principal or mid-management certificate

Job description

Dallas ISD seeks a Principal for a 221-day assignment to lead a campus with a clear vision for student achievement. The role emphasizes executive leadership, instructional excellence, and efficient operations to align staff and resources with district goals.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Education, a Texas principal certificate, and at least five years in education with three in leadership, driving teacher growth, data-informed decisions, and a positive school climate.