School Principal jobs in Fort Worth, TX

SUMMARY:

Directs and manages instructional program and supervises operations and personnel at campus level. Provides leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.  Oversees compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operations of all campus activities.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. 

• Maintain a commitment to the district mission; model district expectations through personal leadership and example; and actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals.
• Communicate and promote high expectations of staff and student performance; recognize excellence and achievement.
• Utilize effective communication and collaboration skills between and among various areas of the organization to maximize service delivery, program development, and student learning.
• Promote active leadership by utilizing site-based decision making to achieve campus/district goals.
• Apply research and analyze formative and summative student assessment data to develop, implement, monitor, and improve campus performance objectives.
• Monitor educational equity by analyzing staffing patterns, class scheduling formats, school organizational structures, student discipline practices, and disaggregated student assessment data; ensure responsiveness to diverse sociological, linguistic, cultural, and other factors that may affect students' development and learning; ensure that quality, differentiated instructional programs are provided to meet individual student needs.
• Compile budgets and align resource allocation with district and campus goals and documented program needs; demonstrate responsible fiscal control over assigned campus budgets.
• Interview, select, and orient highly qualified staff.
• Utilize effective and appropriate strategies for staff supervision; observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
• Make recommendations to the Superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus.
• Facilitate the implementation of the district’s curriculum; observe and monitor classroom instruction to support teachers and ensure appropriate instructional strategies are utilized and relevant learning opportunities are provided for all learners.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations.
• Maintain the safety and welfare of the learning community members by managing the use and supervising the maintenance of the school facilities. 
• Ensure that emergency and crises plans are developed, communicated, and distributed, drills carried out, and equipment operable.                                                         
• Develop systems for ensuring effective internal and external communication that fosters collaborative educational efforts among all stakeholders.  
• Direct and manage co-curricular, extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds; ensure supervision of all athletic, fine arts, and after-school activities.
• Create a comprehensive plan for professional development of self and staff; ensure that professional development activities are effective in promoting student learning and aligned with district/campus goals and initiatives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of learner-centered curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of the community and district
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Skill in evaluating instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Skill in managing budget and personnel
• Skill in coordinating campus functions
• Skill in managing and coordinating the use of school facilities
• Skill in interpreting policy, procedures, and data

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:  

• Master’s Degree
• Valid Texas Principal certificate

Experience:  

• Two (2) years successful campus administrative experience
• Successful experience as an instructional leader
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience

MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Occasional district-wide and statewide travel
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.  It is not intended to limit or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.