Secondary Principal - Danville Middle School

Secondary Principal - Danville Middle School Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026 This posting is for the hiring of the 26/27 school year Danville Middle School Principal. Responsibilities Instructional Management Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure 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 the 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 processes. Provide two‑way communication with the 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 a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of the 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 the 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 regarding 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 the 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 and 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, and 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 also 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 the 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 the 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. Maintain district records, adhere to all policies for records maintenance, and learn the records retention schedule for department records. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Certification Master’s degree. Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate. Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation System (T‑TESS) appraiser. Special Knowledge and Skills Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness. Ability to manage budget and personnel. Ability to coordinate campus functions. Ability to implement policy and procedures. Ability to interpret data. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Experience and Other Requirements Three years of experience as a classroom teacher. Five years of experience in instructional leadership roles. Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours or when away from the office on district business. Position Type: Full‑Time #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education