Principal Pool (All Level)

Multi-Location; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Antonio Independent School District seeks a School Principal to direct and manage campus operations, lead the instructional program, and drive high standards of student achievement and compliance with district policies.

Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent, the Principal will oversee budgets, personnel, community relations, and daily campus activities across assigned campuses, including elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from accredited university
• Texas Principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (NIET) appraiser

Responsibilities

• Monitor instructional processes to ensure program activities relate to outcomes and take corrective actions where necessary
• Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals
• Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff and encourage active involvement in decision-making
• Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program
• Build a common vision for school improvement and direct planning activities to attain the school's mission
• Develop campus objectives using campus planning process and involve site-based decision making committee
• Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community
• Act as campus behavioral coordinator and develop a student discipline management system
• Ensure school rules are applied consistently and that discipline is appropriate and equitable
• Develop and manage campus budgets and ensure cost-effective operations
• Supervise hiring, evaluation, and development of campus staff
• Represent the school to the community and encourage parent involvement

Skills

Curriculum & instruction

Budget & personnel management

Policy interpretation

Data interpretation

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree

Texas Principal certificate

NIET appraiser certificate

Job description

Principal Pool (All Level)

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Job Description

Job Title: School Principal

ExemptionStatus: Exempt

Reports to: Deputy Superintendent

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Pay Grade: Administrative Plan6 (ES), Administrative Plan 7 (MS), Administrative Plan 8 (HS)

Days: ES210 / MS 215 / HS 226

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 (NIET) 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:
Two years experience as a classroom teacher
Threeyears experience in instructional leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management

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

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

Student Management

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

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
• Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
• Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

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

Personnel Management

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

School or Community Relations

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

• 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.

Job Details

Job ID: 5984609

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary

Salary: $77,181 to $134,043 Per Year

Job Categories

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd.
• San Antonio, Texas 78242
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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