Longview Independent School District hiring Principal in Longview, Texas, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Primary PurposeDirect and manage the instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the campus level; provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service; oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities

QualificationsEducation/Certification:

Master’s degree in Educational Administration from an accredited college or university

Texas Mid-Management or other appropriate Texas certificate

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

Special Knowledge/SkillsWorking knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate campus functions

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

ExperienceMinimum three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher/supervisor

Minimum three years of successful experience in instructional leadership roles at the secondary level; instructional leadership training

Successful experience in a culturally diverse middle school or comparable administrative experience, preferred

Major Responsibilities And DutiesInstructional Management

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions
• Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program; include students and community representatives when appropriate

School or Organization Morale

• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members; encourage their active involvement in decision-making process
• Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement
• Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts

School or Organization Improvement

• Build common vision for school improvement with staff; direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission
• Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement
• Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the academic excellence indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision making committee
• Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each academic excellence indicator

Personnel Management

• Interview, select, and orient new staff; approve all personnel assigned to campus
• Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff
• Assign and promote campus personnel
• Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or non-renewal of employees assigned to campus
• Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities
• Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth; work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

• Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools
• Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs; keep programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks
• Manage use of school facilities; supervise 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]

Student Management

• 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 observed 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

Professional Growth and Development

• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for all campus staff

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
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement

Other

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians

Equipment UsedCopier, personal computer and appropriate software, typewriter, printer, calculator, fax machine and audio-visual equipment

Working ConditionsMental Demands:

Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data

Physical Demands/Environmental FactorsFrequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; occasional district-wide travel; occasional state-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.