Principal, Elementary

Location: To Be Assigned (TBA)

 

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 university
• Valid Texas teacher and principal certification
• Certified T-TESS appraiser or willing to obtain

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Assistant principal experience required
• Principal experience preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• 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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1. Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
2. Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
3. Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
4. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
5. 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

6. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
7. 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.
8. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Student Management

9. Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
10. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
11. 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.
12. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

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

Personnel Management

17. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
18. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
19. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
20. 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and dismissal of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teachers, counselor, instructional aides, office support staff, custodians and other staff as assigned.

 

Salary:                   

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

 

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

 

Apply:

Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching a letter of interest and resume to your application. Three references must be received; one of these references must be from your current building principal or supervisor.

 

Other Information:

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

 

Effective:  2024-2025 School Year