Principal

Sylvania; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is looking for a Principal to lead campus operations in the Town of Texas, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards in instruction and student achievement while managing personnel and budgets effectively.

The role requires a Master’s degree, a Texas principal certificate, and significant experience in educational leadership. Strong communication, organizational, and data interpretation skills are essential. The position may involve long hours and working both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as a classroom teacher.
• Three years experience in instructional leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage overall campus operations.
• Ensure high standards of instruction and student achievement.
• Manage the budget and personnel.

Skills

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to interpret data

Education

Master’s degree from accredited university

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

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

Job description

Job Title: Principal

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive or Administrator in an Educational Establishment

Reports to: Superintendent

Date Revised: February 2026

Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level

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:

• Education/Certification: Master’s degree from accredited university
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser
• Special Knowledge/Skills: 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
• Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher
• Three years experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1. Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
2. Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
3. Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
4. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
5. 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

1. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
2. 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.
3. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Student Management

1. Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
2. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
3. 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.
4. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

1. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
2. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
4. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
5. [Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.]

Personnel Management

1. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
2. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
3. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
4. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

School or Community Relations

1. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
2. 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

1. 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.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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.