Principal (Elementary)

A+ Charter Schools; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A+ Charter Schools Inspired Vision Elementary in Dallas, Texas seeks a Principal (Elementary) to direct and manage all campus operations and lead instructional programs to achieve high student achievement. Requires Texas principal certification, ILT/ILD training, and a strong background in instructional leadership.

The role reports to the Superintendent or Designee, carries a 226-day contract, and emphasizes compliance with district policies, budget and personnel management, and community

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational administration or Texas principal certificate.
• Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification or equivalents.
• T-TESS certification and ILT/ILD coursework.
• Two years classroom teaching experience required; 3+ years in instructional leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor instructional processes to ensure program outcomes and adjust as needed.
• Provide instructional resources to meet goals and improve student achievement.
• Set clear staff performance expectations for instruction, management, and communication.
• Foster teamwork and involve staff in decision-making processes.
• Engage campus and community stakeholders in planning and evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional evaluation

Budget management

Policy implementation

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's in Educational Administration

Texas Principal Certificate

AEL Certification

ILT

ILD

T-TESS certified

Job description

Principal (Elementary)

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This job is also posted in Texas Charter School Association

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Exemption Status: Exempt

Reports to: Superintendent or Designee Date Revised: April 2023

Dept. /School: Campus Leadership

Contract: 226 Days

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 in educational administration Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification, Instructional Leadership training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD),

T-Tess certified.

Experience:

Two (2) years' experience as a classroom teacher.

Three (3) years' experience in instructional leadership roles.

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

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

6. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school's mission.

7. 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.

8. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Student Management

9. Act as a campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.

10. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

11. 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.

12. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

13. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

14. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimate enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.

15. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks. 16. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

16. Conduct campus Standard Response Protocol training and ensure that drills are conducted in accordance with district and state requirements.

(Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.)

Personnel Management

17. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.

18. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.

19. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.

20. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

School or Community Relations

21. Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

22. 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. *To meet the executive exemption test, the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees.

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, clerical support staff, and custodians.

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.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Posture:Frequent sitting and standing occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting

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

Environment:May work prolonged 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

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School