Position: Junior High School Principal 

Campus: La Porte Junior High

2023-2024 School Year

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, providing a safe learning environment and effective operation of all campus activities.  

Serve as instructional leader, communicator of high expectations to students, staff and parents for student achievement, positive student behavior and collegial school climate.

Job Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas principal certification
• AEL or ILD/ILT certification, or willing to obtain  
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser or willing to obtain

Experience:

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Assistant Principal experience required
• Principal experience preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills, and public relations skills

Salary:

Minimum:    $  96,691
Midpoint:     $116,493
Maximum:   $136,295

Pay Grade: Administrative Pay Grade 4, 12-Duty Months

Other Information: 

Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching a letter of interest and resume to your application. If the ILT/ILD/AEL and T-TESS are complete, attach these certificates to the online application. Your application must include three professional references, one of which must be your current building principal.

La Porte ISD contributes $400/monthly to employee only health insurance, which is $175/monthly greater than the state-required minimum contribution of $225/monthly.

Working Conditions:

• 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)
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel;prolonged sitting and standing
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); coordinate campus support functions; maintain emotional control under stress