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Ysleta Independent School District

Principal High School

Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568


Position Type:Administration/Campus Level

Date Posted:7/8/2024

Location:FOR FUTURE VACANCIES

Closing Date:12/20/2024 Direct and manage overall campus operations. Responsible for leadership of the campus instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement, compliance with district policies, application of instructional programs, and effective operation of all campus activities.

Essential Functions

Implements rigorous curricula and assessments aligned with state standards, including college and career readiness standards.Develops high-quality instructional practices among teachers that improve student performance.Monitors and analyzes multiple forms of student data to inform instructional and intervention decisions to maximize student achievement.Ensures that effective instruction maximizes growth of individual students and student groups, supports equity, and eliminates the achievement gap.Selects, places, and retains effective teachers and staff.Coaches and develops teachers and staff by giving individualized feedback and aligned professional development opportunities.Implements collaborative structures and provides leadership opportunities for effective teachers and staff.Observes employee performance, records observations, and conducts rigorous evaluations of all staff using multiple data sources.Is a problem solver, treats challenges as opportunities, and supports staff through changes.Proactively seeks and acts on feedback, reflects on personal growth areas and seeks development opportunities, and accepts responsibility for mistakes.Tailors communication strategies to the audience and develops meaningful and positive relationships.Adheres 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 his or her respective district.Develops and implements a shared vision of high expectations for students and staff.Establishes and monitors clear expectations for staff and student conduct and implements social and emotional supports for students.Engages families and community members in student learning and encourages parent and community involvement.Creates an atmosphere of safety that encourages the social, emotional, and physical well-being of staff and students.Uses a variety of student discipline techniques to meet the behavioral and academic needs of individual students.Outlines and tracks clear goals, targets, and strategies aligned to a school vision that improves teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.Implements daily schedules and a year-long calendar that plan for regular data-driven instruction cycles and gives students access to diverse and rigorous course offerings.Aligns resources with the needs of the school and effectively monitors the impact on school goals.Collaborates with district staff to implement and advocate for district policies that meet the needs of students and staff.Develops the campus improvement plan (CIP) and campus budgets based on documented program needs. Maintains fiscal control, keeps program within budget limits and accurately reports fiscal information.Makes recommendation to Superintendent on termination, suspension or non-renewal of employees assigned to the campus.Observes employee performance, records observations and conducts evaluation conferences with staff.Conducts conferences about student and school issues with parents, students and teachers.Meets deadlines and works to attains goals set forth by the supervisor and/or superintendent.Other Responsibilities

1. Complies with district policies, state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.2. Maintains a professional code of ethics; presents a professional image in grooming and attire, and serves as a role modelfor all District employees and community.3. Participates in professional development appropriate to job assignment and activities as required by the district to remain current in instructional methods.4. Manages use of school facilities. Supervises maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly and safe campus.5. Ensures the school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordancewith the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.6. Follows established district safety procedures to perform job duties; support district/campus goals.7. Attendance at the work-site.8. Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsMaster's degree; Texas Mid-Management/Principalship certification; appropriate certification for the evaluation of teachers; four (4) years of professional educational experience required to include three (3) years of teaching experience; one (1) year of administrative instructional leadership experience with three (3) years preferred; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, depending upon the needs of the campus and the campus community. Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness; able to manage budget and personnel; ability to coordinate campus functions; ability to interpret policy, procedures and data. Must have strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.

Mental/Physical DemandsAble to maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and lifting; movement of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks and other classroom equipment. Occasional District-wide travel and statewide travel. Texas or New Mexico driver's license; insurable by the District's auto liability insurance carrier. Subject to the district's drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.Administrator Level 309 or 310 (depending on assignment)Click

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to view Ysleta ISD's Compensation PlanRequired Documents:The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.