Principal Middle School 2026-2027

Fort Bend ISD

Town of Texas (WI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Fort Bend ISD is looking for a Principal to guide the vision and mission of the school while providing strong educational leadership. The Principal will oversee instructional management, contribute to school improvement plans, and maintain a safe and compliant learning environment.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree and appropriate certifications with significant administrative and teaching experience. High standards of organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience as an assistant principal, associate principal or dean.
Minimum of 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
Ability to implement policy and procedures effectively.

Responsibilities

Provide educational leadership for the school and ensure high standards of instruction.
Manage and oversee campus staff and fiscal responsibilities.
Establish techniques to ensure parent and community involvement.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Master's degree

Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification

Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate

Job description

Job Overview The Principal will define the vision and mission of the school, provide strong educational leadership to ensure high standards of instruction; ensure compliance with FBISD district policies and perform related district-wide administrative duties as required and/or assigned.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership and School Management

Assume administrative responsibility and instructional leadership for the campus
Develop, review, revise, and continuously update the Campus Improvement Plan each year, with the assistance of the Campus Based Leadership Team
Demonstrate thorough understanding of state and federal accountability systems
Implement, communicate, and monitor Response to Intervention expectations to staff, parents, and students
Direct the development and implementation of campus specific staff development
Oversee and monitor a structured discipline management

School/Community Relations

Analyze and interpret available data to address needs of school and community
Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and other system administrators to share information, develop plans, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive culture and climate
Establish techniques to ensure parent and community involvement

Personnel Management

Interview, select, evaluate, and grow high quality school staff
Recommend to the Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent decisions regarding termination, suspension, transfer, promotion, renewal or non-renewal of employees assigned to the campus
Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the public

Fiscal, Administrative and Facility Management

Oversee expenditures, maintain fiscal control based on documented program needs, and accurately report financial information
Manage the use of and coordinate the maintenance of school facilities and grounds to ensure a clean, orderly and safe learning environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities for the faculty and staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
Planning, assigning, and directing work
Appraising performance
Rewarding and disciplining employees
Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualification Requirements

Master's degree
Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification
Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD or ILT) or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School Leadership
Board Approved T-TESS Certification or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School Leadership
Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience as an assistant principal, associate principal or dean of instruction
Minimum of 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience
Possesses a moral and ethical compass
Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage personnel
Ability to coordinate campus functions
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

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