Fort Bend ISD
Principal High School
Fort Bend ISD, Texas City, Texas, us, 77592
Job Overview
The Principal will define the vision and mission of the school, provide strong educational leadership to ensure high standards of instruction; ensure compliance with FBISD district policies and perform related district-wide administrative duties as required and/or assigned.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership and School Management
Assume administrative responsibility and instructional leadership for the campusDevelop, review, revise, and continuously update the Campus Improvement Plan each year, with the assistance of the Campus Based Leadership TeamDemonstrate thorough understanding of state and federal accountability systemsImplement, communicate, and monitor Response to Intervention expectations to staff, parents, and studentsDirect the development and implementation of campus specific staff developmentOversee and monitor a structured discipline managementSchool/Community Relations
Analyze and interpret available data to address needs of school and communityCommunicate effectively with students, staff, parents and other system administrators to share information, develop plans, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive culture and climateEstablish techniques to ensure parent and community involvementPersonnel Management
Interview, select, evaluate, and grow high quality school staffRecommend to the Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent decisions regarding termination, suspension, transfer, promotion, renewal or non-renewal of employees assigned to the campusDefine expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the publicFiscal, Administrative and Facility Management
Oversee expenditures, maintain fiscal control based on documented program needs, and accurately report financial informationManage the use of and coordinate the maintenance of school facilities and grounds to ensure a clean, orderly and safe learning environmentSupervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities for the faculty and staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
Master's DegreeValid Texas Mid-Management or Principal CertificationAdvancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD or ILT) or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School LeadershipBoard Approved T-TESS Certification or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School LeadershipMinimum of 3 years of administrative experience as an assistant principal, associate principal or dean of instructionMinimum of 2 years of successful classroom teaching experiencePossesses a moral and ethical compassDemonstrates a heart and passion for leadershipWorking knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectivenessAbility to manage personnelAbility to coordinate campus functionsAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to interpret dataStrong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsPhysical Requirements/Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
Travel may be required to attend district and/or state meetings and conferences and school-related events.
The Principal will define the vision and mission of the school, provide strong educational leadership to ensure high standards of instruction; ensure compliance with FBISD district policies and perform related district-wide administrative duties as required and/or assigned.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership and School Management
Assume administrative responsibility and instructional leadership for the campusDevelop, review, revise, and continuously update the Campus Improvement Plan each year, with the assistance of the Campus Based Leadership TeamDemonstrate thorough understanding of state and federal accountability systemsImplement, communicate, and monitor Response to Intervention expectations to staff, parents, and studentsDirect the development and implementation of campus specific staff developmentOversee and monitor a structured discipline managementSchool/Community Relations
Analyze and interpret available data to address needs of school and communityCommunicate effectively with students, staff, parents and other system administrators to share information, develop plans, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive culture and climateEstablish techniques to ensure parent and community involvementPersonnel Management
Interview, select, evaluate, and grow high quality school staffRecommend to the Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent decisions regarding termination, suspension, transfer, promotion, renewal or non-renewal of employees assigned to the campusDefine expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the publicFiscal, Administrative and Facility Management
Oversee expenditures, maintain fiscal control based on documented program needs, and accurately report financial informationManage the use of and coordinate the maintenance of school facilities and grounds to ensure a clean, orderly and safe learning environmentSupervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities for the faculty and staff of the assigned campus in accordance with the District's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
Master's DegreeValid Texas Mid-Management or Principal CertificationAdvancing Educational Leadership (AEL) certificate or its equivalent Instructional Leadership Development (ILD or ILT) or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School LeadershipBoard Approved T-TESS Certification or must be obtained within 3 months of start date as designated by the Department of School LeadershipMinimum of 3 years of administrative experience as an assistant principal, associate principal or dean of instructionMinimum of 2 years of successful classroom teaching experiencePossesses a moral and ethical compassDemonstrates a heart and passion for leadershipWorking knowledge of curriculum and instructionAbility to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectivenessAbility to manage personnelAbility to coordinate campus functionsAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to interpret dataStrong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsPhysical Requirements/Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
Travel may be required to attend district and/or state meetings and conferences and school-related events.