Elementary Principal K-6

Job Summary:

• Provides the overall vision and operational guidance for the appropriate instructional, physical and fiscal operation of the school
• Provides supervision and direction to staff involved in instructional services to all students, programs for special education, food service, transportation, human resources and other operational needs
• Provides a safe environment for all staff, students and visitors

Qualifications:

• Current valid Texas Teaching Certificate and Principal Certificate preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to manage operations of a school
• Knowledge of/and willingness to learn and apply Texas Education Code
• Ability to plan and supervise staff and manage the school consistent with the rules of the Texas Education Agency for a Charter School

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with all elements in Charter Application for position of Campus Administrator/Site Director
• Comply with all board policies and appropriate employee handbooks
• Responsible for delegating and reviewing the work of all delegated tasks for the operation of the school, including school records management, retention, fiscal management and all other duties as assigned

Planning: Participate in site-based decision-making, instructional planning, establish criteria for lesson planning, provide for regular appraisal of staff, and execute growth plans

Fiscal Management: Provide budget recommendations, comply with budget guidelines, establish campus rules for fiscal operation, and approve campus expenditures

Physical Management: Provide a safe learning environment, inform appropriate individuals of repair and facilities maintenance needs

Working environment:

• Interact successfully with Superintendent and campus staff to create a successful learning environment that is measured in increased student performance
• Maintain emotional control under the stress of operations
• Travel as needed to training or to secure supplies and materials
• Be flexible in assisting others
• Participate in overnight training, field trips with students, and professional conferences

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to stand for at least thirty minutes
• Ability to type, read, and sit for an extended time
• Ability to drive a vehicle to offsite meetings

This is a professional position that uses professional judgment and may serve more than forty hours per week. Retirement is through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and not Social Security. TRS requires five years of participation before any retirement funds are vested. The Texas Workers Compensation program covers this position.

Federal employees shall not engage in text messaging (a) when driving GOV, or when driving POV while on official Government business, or (b) when using electronic equipment supplied by the Government while driving.