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Job Title: Principal Elementary

Wage/Hour Status: Daily, Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Pay Grade: PA05

Elementary Division

Dept/School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: December 18, 2017

Primary Purpose

Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level.

Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district

policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification
Master's degree

Valid Texas mid-management, administrative, or principal's certificate

Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and/or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) and

Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Certified.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Leadership ability in working with teachers and students in instructional and managerial
administration

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

• Ability to manage budget and personnel and coordinate campus functions

• Ability to explain policy, procedures, and data

• Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience
Three years of related administrative experience in education to include at least two years assistant

principal experience (for a person who has not previously served as a principal)

Three years experience as a classroom teacher

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Management
1. Maintain the organization and management of the school program.
2. Provide leadership for the instructional growth of teachers by supervising instruction through
classroom observation and teacher conferences.

3. Prepare a master schedule that is in compliance with accreditation standards and other applicable
guidelines.

4. Promote a guidance and counseling program that will furnish the assistance appropriate to meet
identified needs of schools, parents, teachers, and students.

5. Act as the chairperson of the ARD committee or designate an administratively qualified representative
who is professionally qualified to facilitate the committee work.

6. Supervise the administration of state-mandated or districtwide testing programs and evaluate the
results to determine weaknesses and strengths in the school instructional programs and curriculum.

School/Organizational Climate
7. Establish and maintain communication with personnel and students to foster a productive school
climate.

8. Inform the appropriate division superintendent for schools promptly of all cases of extreme danger or

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disaster where it would be necessary to set aside any Board policy.

School/Organization Improvement
9. Assist in establishing and clarifying the short-range and long-range goals that are educationally sound
and administratively feasible.

10. Utilize District and community resources in developing the most effective educational program.

Personnel Management
11. Determine staff assignments according to campus needs.
12. Interview, select, and orient new staff and approve assignment of campus personnel.
13. Supervise and coordinate the activities of the school staff.
14. Identify those aspects of the teacher's instructional program in need of improvement and suggest
alternative avenues of improvement.

15. Maintain adequate and accurate documentation upon which recommendations for job termination are
based.

16. Evaluate teachers, assistant principals, counselors, nurses, at-risk coordinators, and non-certified staff.
17. Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, non-renewal,
and dismissal.

18. Involve campus staff in the planning of staff development activities.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
19. Assume responsibility for implementing TEA's requirements and the Board's policies and directives.
20. Manage facility functions effectively.
21. Prepare and submit the school budget and monitor allocations and expenditures of funds according to
administrative policies.

22. Submit annual inventories of supplies and equipment and requisitions for any supplies and equipment
needed for the next school year.

23. Establish and maintain an accurate accounting system for all textbooks issued to the staff and students.
24. Inform the superintendent regarding conditions and needs of the instructional program, personnel
matters, student accomplishments, and concerns through the established organizational channels.

25. Maintain accurate records and make such reports as required by TEA or as requested by the
superintendent or Board.

26. Assume responsibility for the proper maintenance of the campus financial accounts in accordance
with administrative policies. These accounts include, but are not limited to, receipts, disbursements,

donations, and fund-raising activities.

Student Management
27. Function as the attendance officer of the school.
28. Develop, promote, and/or communicate a student management system that results in positive student

behavior.

29. Provide for the close supervision of extracurricular activities.

Professional Growth and Development
30. Promote professional growth that meets the needs of professional and auxiliary personnel.
31. Improve leadership skills through professional development activities.

Additional Responsibilities
32. Support established District goals.
33. Communicate the educational efforts and successes to the community.
34. Oversee committees of special education, gifted and talented, discipline, LPAC, CIT, and
communications.

35. Coordinate adult-related programs.

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Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; occasional

districtwide and statewide travel.

Terms of Employment
226 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not

an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment

practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military

status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis

prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be

referred to the District compliance officer, Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding

students may be referred to Kelly Ball 230-2829.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de

empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía,

estado militar, discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica

prohibida por la ley. Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser

referidas al oficial del distrito, Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes

pueden ser referidas a Kelly Ball 230-2829.