Principal (221 Days)

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

Job Description - Principal (221 Days) (RTP20261027-015)

Job Description

Description

Executive Leadership - The principal establishes and implements a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.

• Establishes and maintains a shared vision of success
• Outlines and tracks clear goals, targets and strategies aligned to the school vision that continually improves teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Establishes a culture of continuous improvement
• Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills
• Makes effective decisions that support campus and district goals
• Develops and implements strategic plans

Instructional Leadership-The principal develops and supports rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction and assessment ensuring each student’s success.

• Ensures a standards-based and aligned curriculum that meets the needs of all students and student groups
• Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity and eliminating achievement gaps
• Coaches and develops teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction
• Ensures the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standards

Human Capital-The principal fosters and develops the highest level of professional capacity creating sustainable, collective effectiveness of all campus personnel.

• Recruits, hires, mentors, and retains high-quality staff
• Conducts rigorous evaluations of staff for continuous improvement and accountability for results
• Trains, develops, and supports a high-performing campus staff
• Develops leadership capacity of campus staff
• Establishes, trains, coaches, and develops effective leadership teams

Strategic Operations-The principal strategically plans and ensures campus operations and resources promote the academic success and well-being of each student.

• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals
• Utilizes all funds in compliance with state and federal guidelines, while maximizing the goals of the campus
• Ensures campus facilities, equipment and support systems operate safely, efficiently and effectively
• Establishes organizational structures and practices for all stakeholders that result in the effective and efficient operation of the campus to ensure student achievement
• Maintains a supportive, secure, and respectful learning environment that ensures the social, emotional and physical well-being of staff and students

Professional Responsibilities-The principal acts ethically and professionally, relentlessly pursuing continual improvement.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Models and promotes the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles and integrity in decision‑making, actions, and behaviors
• Maintains personal and professional growth and meaningfully contributes to the growth of the profession

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus‑based employees/campus‑based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus‑based personnel.

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