Magnolia ISD
Principal - Elementary
Contact for this position:
Dr. Ben King, Assistant Superintendent, cking@magnoliaisd.org.
Job Title: Principal
Reports to: Superintendent
Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level
Pay Grade: Commensurate with Experience
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Calendar: 217 Days
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 in educational administration
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
Certified T-Tess appraiser
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to coordinate campus functions
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two years experience as a classroom teacher
Two - three years experience in instructional leadership roles
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Management
1. Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to
program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
2. Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and
evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when
Appropriate.
School or Organization Morale
3. Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing
instructional goals.
4. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in
decision-making process.
5. Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
6. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students.
Recognize excellence and achievement.
7. Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
School or Organization Improvement
8. 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.
9. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school
improvement.
10. 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.
11. Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress
on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.
Personnel Management
12. Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
13. Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom
management, and communication with the public.
14. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with
staff.
15. Assign and promote campus personnel.
16. Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees
assigned to campus.
17. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional
development activities.
18. Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and
accomplish improvement goals.
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
19. Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.
20. 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.
21. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
22. Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and
safe campus.
[Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.]
Student Management
23. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in
positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
24. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and
equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
25. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Professional Growth and Development
26. Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
27. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus
staff.
School or Community Relations
28. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
29. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those
needs.
30. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
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.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Lifting more than 30 pounds. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.