Job Title: Principal (Early Childhood)
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt
Reports to: Superintendent
Dept./School: Early Childhood Campus

Admin PG 4 / 216 Days / 12 Months

Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage overall campus operations. Responsible for leadership of the campus
instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement,
compliance with district policies, application of instructional programs, clear communication
among all stakeholders, and effective operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
 Master’s degree required
 Texas Principal or other appropriate Texas certificate required
 Certified Teacher Evaluation and Support System (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 implement policy and procedures
 Ability to interpret data
 Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
 Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher required
 Minimum of three years’ experience as an Instructional Leader preferred
 Campus Principal experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management
1. Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to
outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
2. Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional
goals.
3. Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional
strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
4. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active
involvement in decision-making process.
5. Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation,
supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and
community representatives when appropriate.
6. Coordinate with Head Start to implement required policies and procedures.
School or Organization Improvement
1. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities
and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
2. Establish campus performance objectives using the campus planning process and
involving site-based decision making committee. Demonstrate campus progress
using results to promote school improvement.
3. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff,
students, parents, and community.
Student Management
1. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system
that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
2. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is
appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.
3. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and
teachers.
Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions
1. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting
schools.
2. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and
estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are
managed wisely.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition
textbooks.

4. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean,
orderly, and safe campus.
Personnel Management
1. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to
assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to
campus.
2. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation
conferences with staff.
3. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth
opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
4. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan
professional development activities.
School or Community Relations
1. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing
the mission.
2. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to
meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage
community and parent involvement.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus
including assistant principal(s), teachers, counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides,
clerical support staff, and custodians.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and
peripherals.
Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and
twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional
reaching
Lifting: occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical
restraint of students to control behavior

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to
sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and
statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under
stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is
not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that
may be required.