High School Principal

Description/Notes:
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL - HIGH SCHOOL
On-site - Full-time - Pay Grade: AP10-12 month
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director of Secondary Education
Department: Assigned Campus

ABOUT THE JOB

The High School Principal directs and manages overall campus operations. The High School Principal is 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Masters degree from accredited university

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Two years experience as a classroom teacher

3 years experience in instructional leadership roles

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS - EXPERIENCE

A good candidate for this position will possess working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; the ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness; the ability to manage budget and personnel; the ability to implement policy and procedures; the ability to interpret data; and excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

MIDLOTHIAN ISD LEADERSHIP DEFINITION

In Midlothian ISD, we believe that as leaders MPower People, Purpose, and Prosperity across our organization. Our leaders consistently demonstrate the following competencies: commitment to student success, pursuit of excellence, leading with discernment, communicating to connect, fostering authentic relationships, investing in self and others, embodying our why, promoting belonging, and nurturing organizational culture. These are essential competencies that we look for in leaders at all levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The High School Principal will 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 and 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.

The High School Principal will build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission; establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving site-based decision making committees; demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement; and provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

The High School Principal will act as campus behavior 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; and conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

The High School Principal will 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; and 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.]

The High School Principal will 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; and work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

The High School Principal will articulate the schools mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission; and 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.

The High School Principal will 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, clerical support staff, and custodians.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Use of the equipment may be required: Use of standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

The job may require mental/physical demands and consideration of environmental factors: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide and statewide travel; stressful decision-making moments; frequent communication with other employees and members of the public; work with frequent interruptions; and maintain emotional control under stress.

This job is expected to be mostly on-site but comes with the possibility to work remotely (from home) a few days per week as determined by your supervisor. Employees who work remotely are expected to follow policies (attendance, social media, confidentiality, data protection, code of conduct) in addition to protecting passwords and following data encryption protection standards and settings while working remotely as expected at the worksite

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

All MISD employees are expected to maintain confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Masters degree from accredited university

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Two years experience as a classroom teacher

3 years experience in instructional leadership roles

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