Elementary Principal: Visionary Leader & Equity Advocate

wacoisd; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD seeks a Principal - Elementary to direct the instructional program and campus operations using in-person, distance learning, or virtual modalities. Lead with a focus on equity, standards alignment, and high instructional quality across staff and students.

The role requires a Master’s in educational administration, Texas principal certification, and TTESS appraiser credential, with at least three years teaching and leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational administration required.
• Valid Texas Principal or Mid-Management certification.
• Certified Texas T-TESS appraiser.
• Three years’ classroom teaching experience minimum.
• Three years’ assistant principal or instructional leader experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct instructional and managerial processes to align with program outcomes.
• Provide instructional resources to achieve instructional goals.
• Develop and implement a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards.
• Promote equitable instruction and close achievement gaps.
• Set clear staff performance expectations for instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Establish a campus-wide culture of high expectations for students, staff, and community.
• Facilitate ongoing professional development aligned with campus needs.
• Coordinate campus planning with district improvements and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Curriculum & instruction

Data interpretation

Equity & outcomes

Budget & personnel management

Leadership & teacher capacity

Communication & interpersonal

Organization & problem solving

Policy interpretation & implementation

Education

Master’s in educational administration

Texas Principal or Mid-Management certification

T-TESS appraiser certification

Job description

Waco ISD seeks a Principal - Elementary to direct the instructional program and campus operations using in-person, distance learning, or virtual modalities. Lead with a focus on equity, standards alignment, and high instructional quality across staff and students.

The role requires a Master’s in educational administration, Texas principal certification, and TTESS appraiser credential, with at least three years teaching and leadership experience preferred.