Serves as the educational leader of the assigned campus. Responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. Guides the character of the school and serves as a model for staff; pivotal in building a high performing team of teachers and support staff. Dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success by using proven best practices for teaching and learning.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Develops and implements plans to:
Increase student achievement
Increase attendance
Increase graduation rates
Strengthen instructional opportunities
Provide a safe learning environment
Provide student services
Comply with federal, state, and local laws and Board policies and procedures and other school district initiatives.
Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders including:
Teachers and staff
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED
Students and parents
Community and business partners
Other members of the school and district community.
Selects and mentors a high quality school staff.
Develops and maintains quality data, a balanced budget, and operational systems control closely tied to instructional priorities.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Possesses a moral and ethical compass.
Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership.
Identifies quality instructional and non-instructional staff and inspires excellence in them.
Shows strong self-esteem.
Makes decisions for the benefit of the school and community s/he serves.
Exhibits the flexibility and willingness to accept change.
Possesses courage and persistence of one's convictions.
Balances a superb intellect with common sense.
Education
Master's degree
Valid Texas Principal certification
Experience
A minimum of three years of exemplary teaching experience or comparable leadership experience is essential.
Administrative experience as Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
Additional leadership experience on the campus or otherwise is essential.
Other Requirements
N/A
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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