Job Details

Principal - Middle School

SBISD is looking for a dynamic and energetic educational leader to ensure high standards of instruction, focus on student achievement to ensure success for all students, supervise operation, personnel and activities at the campus, oversee compliance of District policies and articulate effectively the goals of the school and District to staff and community.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Education/Certification: Master's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university. Valid Texas Standard Principal or Mid-Management certification. Current certification in ILD, ILT or AEL required at time of hire or the ability to obtain such certification in the first 60 days of employment based on availability of courses. T-TESS Certification required at time of hire or the ability to obtain such certification in the first 60 days of employment based on availability of courses.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Exemplifies instructional leadership, effective communication skills, personal integrity, collaborative leadership style and personal scholarship. Demonstrates ability to interpret data and address needs of school & community. Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to evaluate an instructional program and teaching effectiveness. Ability to manage budget and personnel and to coordinate campus functions. Ability to implement policies and procedures. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience: Minimum of three years experience as a classroom teacher. Minimum of three (3) years experience in an assistant principal role.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructional and School Management
• School Improvement
• Personnel Management
• Fiscal, Administrative and Facilities Management
• Student Management
• Professional Growth and Development
• School/Community Relations
• Other

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff and custodians.

Equipment Used: Computer, ACTIV board, printer, copier and fax machine.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public. Physical Demands: Repetitive hand motions. Prolonged use of the computer. Frequent prolonged or irregular hours.