8038 - Principal, Middle School

Job Title Principal, Middle School Duty Days 220 Pay Grade A05 Salary Schedule Click for Salary Schedule Primary Purpose To improve student achievement and performance both academically and socially. Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level. Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Direct the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and manage the operations of all campus activities. Qualifications Education / Certification Master's degree in educational administration Texas principal or mid-management Texas certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser Experience Minimum three years mid-level administrative position in school setting required Minimum three years teaching experience required Essential Characteristics / Skills Campus Advocate/Brand Maker Compassion Dedication Delegation Flexibility Innovation Integrity Listener Motivator/Encourager Open-Minded Passionate Relationship Builder Servant Leader Pasadena ISD Essentials Building Culture Ability to shape a vision of academic success for all students, one based on high standards. Ability to create a climate hospitable to education in order that safety, a cooperative spirit and other foundations of fruitful interaction prevail. Ability to create an atmosphere of safety that encourages the social, emotional, and physical well-being of staff and students Ability to establish and monitor clear expectations for adult and student conduct and implements social and emotional supports for students Ability to develop and implement a shared vision of high expectations for students and staff Ability to implement collaborative structures and provides leadership opportunities for effective teachers and staff Leading Learning Ability to cultivate leadership, build capacity in others so that teachers and other adults assume their parts in realizing the school vision. Ability to improve instruction to enable teachers to teach at their best and students to learn to their utmost. Manage people, data and processes to foster school improvement. Provides and implements daily schedules and a year-long calendar that plan for regular data-driven instruction cycles, give students access to diverse and rigorous course offerings, and build in time for staff professional development Ability to facilitate and implement rigorous curricula and assessments aligned with state standards, including college and career readiness standards Ability to ensure that effective instruction maximizes growth of individual students and student groups, supports equity, and eliminates the achievement gap Major Responsibilities And Duties Instructional Leadership 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. 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. Executive Leadership Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school's mission. Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators in such a way that it demonstrates the moral imperative to educate all children and follows practices and procedures of Pasadena ISD. Establish campus performance objectives for State accountability using the campus planning process and involving site-based decision-making committee. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community. 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. School Culture Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school's mission. Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission. Act as campus behavioral 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. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Strategic Operations Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 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. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus. Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds. Human Capital 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. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities. Other Perform other duties as assigned 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, and clerical support staff. Physical Demands 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); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior. Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pasadena Independent School District