About this role
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the campus level; to provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service; to oversee compliance of district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities. For IB campuses, the position also serves as Head of School. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Master's Degree, required Texas Principal's Certificate or Administrator or Mid-Management Administrator Certificate, required Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser, required Special Knowledge/Skills: Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; demonstrate working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness; ability to manage budget and personnel; ability to coordinate campus functions; ability to implement policy and procedures; strong organizational skills, and ability to use technology. Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher, required Three (3) years of experience in an instructional leadership role, required Working Days: 212 Daily Rate pay range: Minimum: $406.51 Midpoint: $486.84 Maximum: $567.17 Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Keep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in curriculum and instruction and by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; disseminate professional information and materials to all campus staff.
• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
• Consult the campus-level committee as appropriate about the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
• Provide for a two-way communication with Superintendent, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services, and other central office and campus staff, students, parents, and community.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement.
• Recommend selection of personnel and determine appropriate placement.
• Lead in the preparation of the campus budget and monitor subsequent expenditure of local, federal and other external funds to ensure appropriate utilization for all instructional programs.
• Ensure that the school community is informed of the District Discipline Management Plan and that the plan is applied in a consistent, fair, and equitable manner.
• Keep the immediate supervisor informed of planning in relating to any new projects and initiatives undertaken which may impact the inter and intra district functions.
• Provide orientation to new teachers and set up the mentoring program.
• Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
• Build common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school's mission.
• Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
• Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee.
• Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.
• Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
• Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
• Assign and promote campus personnel.
• Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus.
• Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
• Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and UIL policies and guidelines affecting the schools.
• Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
• Maintain accurate inventory documentation; file timely reports in requisitioning textbooks.
• Manage and supervise the maintenance of school facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
• 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 observed, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Develop professional skills appropriate to the job assignment.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
• Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Demonstrate loyalty within a team approach to District initiatives.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assistant Principal(s), Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Nurses, Instructional Assistants, Campus clerical, and Custodians EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, copier, adding machine, fax machine, multimedia equipment WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to instruct; coordinate multiple projects; meet deadline work with frequent interruptions. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; frequent district wide and occasional state or national travel Occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and over; assist in the restraining of students in crisis situations.