Visionary School Leader & Curriculum Innovator

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 62,741 - 76,684; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Houston, TX is seeking a senior educational leader to oversee program development and staff evaluation. This role emphasizes collaboration with students, families, and community partners to advance learning through technology, data-driven decision making, and effective instructional strategies.

The position requires a Master’s degree and administrator certification, with experience in CF‑TESS and campus improvement planning. 200-day probationary/term contract.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university is required.
• Appropriate standard administrator certification for the assignment required.
• Instructional Leadership Development; certified training for teacher appraisal or eligible for such preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and record to track progress on on-campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
• Use the Cypress-Fairbanks Teacher Evaluation and Support System (CF‑TESS) appropriately with teachers by systematically observing performance, recording observations, and conducting formative and end‑of‑year evaluations.
• Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Supervise operations in the principal’s absence.
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with the attendance clerk on follow‑up investigations.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non‑instructional periods.
• Help develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments.
• Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing its mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school‑community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Share supervisory responsibility for professional staff with the school principal. Supervise teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel, and others as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Educational leadership

Collaborative with diverse students, &

Technology integration

Education

Master’s degree

Administrator certification

Instructional Leadership Development

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Houston, TX is seeking a senior educational leader to oversee program development and staff evaluation. This role emphasizes collaboration with students, families, and community partners to advance learning through technology, data-driven decision making, and effective instructional strategies.

The position requires a Master’s degree and administrator certification, with experience in CF‑TESS and campus improvement planning. 200-day probationary/term contract.