High School Principal Pool

TBD; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Valle Independent School District is hiring a High School Principal to lead instructional excellence and cultivate a safe, equitable campus culture. The role requires master-level credentials and district leadership certification, with a focus on data-driven decision making and talent development.

Immediate starting date, with duties spanning curriculum alignment, personnel management, and compliance. This is a full-time position on a high school campus within the district’s leadership

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field is required.
• Valid Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification is required.
• T-TESS appraiser ILD or Advancing Educational Leadership certification is required.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting background check is required (employee-paid).

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional leadership and build a positive campus culture.
• Ensure high levels of student achievement through curriculum alignment.
• Oversee talent management, budgets, and campus operations.
• Monitor data sources to drive instructional decisions and acceleration.
• Lead Campus Improvement Plan and ensure equitable outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Data-driven decisions

School culture leadership

Operations management

Communication

Equity focus

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field

Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification

T-TESS appraiser ILD or AEL certification

Fingerprinting background check clearance

Job description

High School Principal Pool

Del Valle Independent School District TBD - Del Valle, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5535263

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

The High School Principal serves as the instructional leader and chief culture builder of the campus. The principal ensures high levels of student achievement through aligned curriculum implementation, strong instructional systems, strategic talent management, and a safe, student-centered learning environment.

The principal leads continuous improvement aligned to the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS), district strategic goals, and the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP). The role requires building collective efficacy, fostering a culture of high expectations, and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field Valid Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certification Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check; non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Required Experience:

Three (3) years’ teaching experience

Three (3) years’ experience as an assistant principal and/or associate principal. (High school preferred)

Knowledge/Skills:

• Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems
• Ability to analyze multiple data sources to drive instructional decisions
• Strong leadership in building positive school culture
• Ability to manage personnel, budgets, and campus operations
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive and equitable practices

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in the Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Instructional Leadership

The principal ensures high-quality instruction across all classrooms by:

• Leading implementation of HQIM aligned to TEKS and district pacing.
• Monitoring instructional practices through frequent walkthroughs and feedback cycles.
• Using multiple data sources (MAP, STAAR, benchmarks, formative data) to drive decisions and acceleration.
• Ensuring PLCs function as high-performing professional learning communities focused on student outcomes.
• Supporting effective differentiation and intervention systems (MTSS, RTI, acceleration models).
• Modeling the use of research-based instructional strategies.
• Ensuring assessment administration systems are secure, aligned, and instructionally useful.
• Monitoring fidelity of curriculum implementation across all tiers of instruction and alignment to district expectations.
• Lead and monitor comprehensive CCMR systems to ensure all students graduate college, career, and military ready, including oversight of advanced academics, CTE pathways, industry-based certifications, dual credit, SAT/ACT participation, and personalized graduation planning aligned to accountability indicators.

The principal ensures that instructional systems are coherent, data-driven, and aligned to district academic goals.

Human Capital Management:

The principal builds and develops a high-performing staff by:

• Recruiting, selecting, and retaining highly qualified personnel.
• Establishing clear performance expectations aligned to T-TESS and district priorities.
• Providing timely, actionable feedback and coaching.
• Developing leadership capacity among assistant principals, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders.
• Creating professional learning plans aligned to student performance needs.
• Supporting staff growth plans with measurable outcomes.
• Addressing performance concerns with clarity, urgency, and consistency.

The principal ensures staff effectiveness directly translates into improved student outcomes.

Executive Leadership

The principal demonstrates ethical and collaborative leadership by:

• Acting with integrity and in alignment with the Texas Educators’ Code of Ethics.
• Communicating clear expectations for performance and conduct.
• Building shared ownership of campus goals.
• Making decisions grounded in data, policy, and student-centered priorities.
• Modeling resilience, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all students.

The principal leads with clarity, accountability, and a relentless focus on results.

School Culture & Climate

The principal cultivates a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented culture by:

• Establishing systems that promote positive student behavior and accountability.
• Ensuring consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Building strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Promoting student voice, leadership, and engagement.
• Ensuring visible leadership presence during arrival, passing periods, lunch, and dismissal.
• Monitoring campus data (attendance, discipline, course performance) and responding proactively.
• Celebrating academic and extracurricular excellence.

The principal builds a culture where students feel safe, supported, and challenged.

Strategic Operations

The principal ensures effective campus operations by:

• Aligning budget and staffing decisions to instructional priorities.
• Implementing systems that maximize instructional time.
• Overseeing compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Leading campus improvement planning aligned to district goals.
• Monitoring safety and security protocols.
• Ensuring smooth coordination of campus events and programs.
• Using data dashboards and accountability metrics to track progress.

The principal ensures operational excellence in service of instructional excellence.

Student Management & Safety

• Develop and maintain equitable discipline systems.
• Conduct conferences with students and families.
• Monitor student attendance and engagement systems.
• Implement safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure visible and consistent enforcement of safety measures, including ID badge compliance.

Professional Growth

• Engage in ongoing professional learning aligned to T-PESS growth goals.
• Participate in leadership networks and professional associations.
• Use evaluative feedback for continuous improvement.
• Lead research-based campus professional learning aligned to district goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and evaluates associate principals, assistant principals, counselors, teachers, librarians, instructional aides, and support staff.

Equipment

Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, printer, copier, scanner, fax and other equipment applicable to the position.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Handle multiple priorities and maintains emotional control under stress.
• Works with frequent interruptions.
• Work irregular and extended work hours
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, lifting, and carrying (may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment).
• May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others.
• Occasional district wide and statewide travel.
• Use computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand motion.
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination vibration.
• Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an individual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support campus and district priorities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $476 to $664.14 Daily Rate

Job Categories: Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required