High School Principal

Esc3; Hallettsville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Esc3 is seeking a dedicated educational leader for the principal role in Hallettsville, Texas. This position involves overseeing campus operations, ensuring instructional standards, and managing personnel and fiscal responsibilities. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree and relevant Texas certifications, with experience in teaching and leadership. Responsibilities include fostering student achievement, managing school improvement initiatives, and engaging with the community. This role is vital for shaping a positive educational environment and enhancing student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for leadership role.
• Two years experience as a classroom teacher mandatory.
• Two years experience in instructional leadership roles necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage overall campus operations effectively.
• Ensure high standards of instruction and student achievement.
• Work with faculty and students to develop a positive discipline system.

Skills

Instructional leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Budget management

Curriculum knowledge

Data interpretation

Organization skills

Public relations skills

Classroom management

Education

Master’s degree from accredited university

Texas principal or appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Job description

Please contact the district or school with any questions regarding this position.

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage overall campus operations. Responsible for leadership of the campus instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement, compliance with district policies, application of instructional programs, and effective operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from accredited university
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Two years experience as a classroom teacher
• Two years experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

• Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
• Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision‑making process.
• Solicit regular input from campus‑level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.

School or Organization Improvement

• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
• Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving site‑based decision making committee. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
• Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Student Management

• Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• 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 applied 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.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
• Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
• Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
• Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
• Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
• Work with campus‑level planning and decision‑making committees to plan professional development activities.

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 using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teachers, counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, administrative assistants, other office support staff, and custodians.

Tools/Equipment Used

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture

Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.

Motion

Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior.

Environment

May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel.

Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Application Procedure

Online applications can be found at www.hisdbrahmas.org under News and Announcements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Trina Patek, 302 N Ridge St., Hallettsville, TX 77964, 361‑798‑2242.