Windham School District
Principal - Hughes
Windham School District, Gatesville, Texas, us, 76599
Job Title: Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Group: A75-Principal Salary Plan {target="_blank"}
Primary Purpose:
Serve as the administrative and instructional leader of the school and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Masters degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) is required. Must hold a State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Mid-Management/Administrator/Principal Certificate, or other appropriate administrative certificate or be eligible for a probationary certification.
Intern Certificate or Probationary Certificateeligibility: Applicant
MUSTsubmit a letter from the college/university with the application indicating they meet probationary certificate eligibility by acceptance in the certification program.
Experience:
Three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher is required.
Windham School District teaching experience preferred.
This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.
Ability to evaluate problems and develop and present alternative solutions.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness.
Ability to manage budget and personnel.
Ability to coordinate campus functions.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Accept responsibility for the organization and management of the education program on the unit assigned.
Utilized allocated resources of the Windham School District (WSD), contracted college/university and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in developing the most effective educational and vocational training programs for incarcerated students.
Promote guidance and counseling program that will furnish the assistance required by the TDCJ, teachers, students, and college programs.
Conduct periodic supplies and equipment inventories and submit requisitions for all educational programs.
Work with staff to implement and evaluate the curriculum materials.
Maintain and utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for placement of students in education programs.
Ensure against any form of student discrimination, establishing and following policies and procedures consistent with sound, fair and legal practices of the TDCJ, WSD, and contracted colleges/universities.
Communicate and promote high expectation levels for staff and student performance.
Promote a school climate that provides an incentive toincarcerated studentsto behave in positive ways during confinement or imprisonment.
Develop, maintain, and utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives and accountability measures.
Assist in establishing and clarifying short and long range goals that are educationally sound and administratively feasible.
Assume responsibility for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the assigned educational program.
Facilitate the collaborative development of objectives and strategies to be used for implementing a shared campus vision that focuses on teaching and learning.
Align financial, human, and material resou ces to support the implementation of the campus vision.
Establish processes to assess and modify the plan of implementation to ensure achievement of the campus vision.
Coordinate and arrange for visiting supervisory and support personnel to ensure successful program outcomes.
Interview staff applicants and participate in selection of personnel as directed by WSD policies and regulations as directed by the principal.
Recommend staff assignments according to WSD needs.
Observe classroom performance for the improvement of instruction.
Identify those aspects of the teachers classroom instructional program in need of improvement and suggest alternate avenues.
Maintain adequate and accurate documentation upon which recommendations for employee termination or retention are based.
Evaluate the personnel under his/her supervision, and make recommendations to the Superintendent; or a designee.
Use management techniques that promote teamwork and collaborative decision making among staff members.
Promote the expectation that all employees will interact in a positive, supportive, cooperative manner among staff members and other entities.
Assume the responsibility for implementing the policies and directives of the School Board, TDCJ, Texas Education Agency (TEA), the WSD Regional Principal, and the Superintendent.
Prepare appropriate facilities, program and/or transportation for student graduation ceremonies throughout the year.
Supervise the administration of various education achievement tests and the General Education Development Test, consistent with State regulations and procedures policies established by TDCJ and WSD.
Make thorough daily and/or weekly inspections of the school properties, report any irregularities, or make any recommendations that would enhance school safety.
Prepare and submit the campus level budget and monitor allocations and expenditures of funds according to administrative policies in a manner designed to reduce the cost of confinement or imprisonment.
Establish and maintain an accurate accounting system for all unit library materials, as well as, WSD and college textbooks issued to staff and incarcerated students.
Prepare a master instructional schedule (WSD and college programs) that is consistent with other unit activities and is in compliance with accreditation standards and other applicable guidelines.
Maintain accurate records and make reports as required by TEA or as requested by the Regional Principal, Superintendent, or School Board.
Maintain auditable attendance records that meet or exceed State and WSD standards and guidelines.
Demonstrate effectiveness in helping education programs comply with district requirements for contact hours and class sizes.
Function as the attendance officer of the school and ensure that student selection and placement in programs comply with district guidelines.
Implement the Districts shared decision-making plan.
Establish procedures to ensure that disabled students are properly served through Admission, Review and Dismissa
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Group: A75-Principal Salary Plan {target="_blank"}
Primary Purpose:
Serve as the administrative and instructional leader of the school and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Masters degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) is required. Must hold a State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Mid-Management/Administrator/Principal Certificate, or other appropriate administrative certificate or be eligible for a probationary certification.
Intern Certificate or Probationary Certificateeligibility: Applicant
MUSTsubmit a letter from the college/university with the application indicating they meet probationary certificate eligibility by acceptance in the certification program.
Experience:
Three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher is required.
Windham School District teaching experience preferred.
This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.
Ability to evaluate problems and develop and present alternative solutions.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness.
Ability to manage budget and personnel.
Ability to coordinate campus functions.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Accept responsibility for the organization and management of the education program on the unit assigned.
Utilized allocated resources of the Windham School District (WSD), contracted college/university and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in developing the most effective educational and vocational training programs for incarcerated students.
Promote guidance and counseling program that will furnish the assistance required by the TDCJ, teachers, students, and college programs.
Conduct periodic supplies and equipment inventories and submit requisitions for all educational programs.
Work with staff to implement and evaluate the curriculum materials.
Maintain and utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for placement of students in education programs.
Ensure against any form of student discrimination, establishing and following policies and procedures consistent with sound, fair and legal practices of the TDCJ, WSD, and contracted colleges/universities.
Communicate and promote high expectation levels for staff and student performance.
Promote a school climate that provides an incentive toincarcerated studentsto behave in positive ways during confinement or imprisonment.
Develop, maintain, and utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives and accountability measures.
Assist in establishing and clarifying short and long range goals that are educationally sound and administratively feasible.
Assume responsibility for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the assigned educational program.
Facilitate the collaborative development of objectives and strategies to be used for implementing a shared campus vision that focuses on teaching and learning.
Align financial, human, and material resou ces to support the implementation of the campus vision.
Establish processes to assess and modify the plan of implementation to ensure achievement of the campus vision.
Coordinate and arrange for visiting supervisory and support personnel to ensure successful program outcomes.
Interview staff applicants and participate in selection of personnel as directed by WSD policies and regulations as directed by the principal.
Recommend staff assignments according to WSD needs.
Observe classroom performance for the improvement of instruction.
Identify those aspects of the teachers classroom instructional program in need of improvement and suggest alternate avenues.
Maintain adequate and accurate documentation upon which recommendations for employee termination or retention are based.
Evaluate the personnel under his/her supervision, and make recommendations to the Superintendent; or a designee.
Use management techniques that promote teamwork and collaborative decision making among staff members.
Promote the expectation that all employees will interact in a positive, supportive, cooperative manner among staff members and other entities.
Assume the responsibility for implementing the policies and directives of the School Board, TDCJ, Texas Education Agency (TEA), the WSD Regional Principal, and the Superintendent.
Prepare appropriate facilities, program and/or transportation for student graduation ceremonies throughout the year.
Supervise the administration of various education achievement tests and the General Education Development Test, consistent with State regulations and procedures policies established by TDCJ and WSD.
Make thorough daily and/or weekly inspections of the school properties, report any irregularities, or make any recommendations that would enhance school safety.
Prepare and submit the campus level budget and monitor allocations and expenditures of funds according to administrative policies in a manner designed to reduce the cost of confinement or imprisonment.
Establish and maintain an accurate accounting system for all unit library materials, as well as, WSD and college textbooks issued to staff and incarcerated students.
Prepare a master instructional schedule (WSD and college programs) that is consistent with other unit activities and is in compliance with accreditation standards and other applicable guidelines.
Maintain accurate records and make reports as required by TEA or as requested by the Regional Principal, Superintendent, or School Board.
Maintain auditable attendance records that meet or exceed State and WSD standards and guidelines.
Demonstrate effectiveness in helping education programs comply with district requirements for contact hours and class sizes.
Function as the attendance officer of the school and ensure that student selection and placement in programs comply with district guidelines.
Implement the Districts shared decision-making plan.
Establish procedures to ensure that disabled students are properly served through Admission, Review and Dismissa