Principal
The Pro-Vision Academy
Houston, TX 77051
Description
POSITION TITLE: Principal
CAMPUS/DEPT: Campus
SUPERVISOR: Superintendent/ Designee
SUPERVISES: Campus faculty & staff
STATUS & SALARY/FUNDING: Full-Time, Exempt, 12 Month Calendar
[ ] 100% funded by Federal Grants
[ ] 50% funded by Federal Grants
Positions 100% funded by federal grants are conditioned on the availability of full funding, and positions 50% funded by federal grants are partially conditioned on the availability of funding.Grant Program Assigned:_________________
POSITION SUMMARY Serves as the schools educational leader. Responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure all students are supervised and educated in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the district and campus. Guides the character of the school and serves as a model for staff; pivotal in building a high performing team of teachers and support staff. Dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success by using proven best practices for teaching and learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Develop and implement plans to:
CAMPUS/DEPT: Campus
SUPERVISOR: Superintendent/ Designee
SUPERVISES: Campus faculty & staff
STATUS & SALARY/FUNDING: Full-Time, Exempt, 12 Month Calendar
[ ] 100% funded by Federal Grants
[ ] 50% funded by Federal Grants
Positions 100% funded by federal grants are conditioned on the availability of full funding, and positions 50% funded by federal grants are partially conditioned on the availability of funding.Grant Program Assigned:_________________
POSITION SUMMARY Serves as the schools educational leader. Responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure all students are supervised and educated in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the district and campus. Guides the character of the school and serves as a model for staff; pivotal in building a high performing team of teachers and support staff. Dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success by using proven best practices for teaching and learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Develop and implement plans to:
- Increase student achievement.
- Increase attendance.
- Strengthen instructional opportunities and academic programs.
- Recruit and retain student enrollment.
- Provide a safe learning environment.
- Provide student services.
- Provide extracurricular activities.
- Comply with federal, state, and local laws and Board policies and procedures and other school district initiatives.
Communicate, collaborate, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders including: - Teachers and staff, students and parents, community and business partners, and other members of the school and district community.
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Entire administrative team, both on campus and central administration, to build trust and communicate openly and candidly to problem solve.
Instructional Leadership and School Management - Assume administrative responsibility and instructional leadership for the campus.
- Build a common vision for school improvement with staff.
- Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public in alignment with the district's Strategic Plan.
- Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
- Develop, maintain, and use information systems, records and student assessment programs to show progress on performance.
- Develop, review, revise, and continuously update the Campus Improvement Plan.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of state and federal accountability systems.
- Implement, communicate, and monitor Response to Intervention expectations to staff, parents, and students.
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Direct the development and implementation of campus specific professional learning (e.g. PLCs) and staff development in collaboration with district staff.
School/Community Relations - Analyze and interpret available data to address needs of school and community.
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and other administrators to share information, develop plans, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive culture and climate.
- Establish techniques to ensure parent and community involvement.
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Plan and conduct parent meetings to inform and encourage parent involvement.
Student Management - Work with faculty and students to develop and communicate a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior, enhances the school climate, and addresses at-risk students.
- 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.
- Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
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Conduct campus level investigations and respond appropriately.
Personnel Management - Interview, select, evaluate, and grow high quality school staff.
- Recommend to the Superintendent of Schools and Chief HR Officer decisions regarding termination, suspension, transfer, promotion, renewal/non-renewal of employees assigned to the campus.
- Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the public.
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
- Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals, recognizing them for efforts and achievements.
- Enforce contractual provisions and administrative regulations regarding employees conduct and performance.
- Conduct campus level investigations and respond appropriately.
- Use appropriate strategies for staff feedback and growth, including but not limited to coaching, conferencing, informal documentation, formal documentation, and growth plans.
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Use good judgement to determine staff retention and/or dismissal based on the needs of the students and campus in consultation with the Superintendent and Chief Human Resources Officer.
Fiscal, Administrative and Facility Management - Oversee expenditures, maintain fiscal control based on documented program needs, and accurately report financial information.
- Manage the use of and coordinate the maintenance of school facilities and grounds to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe learning environment.
- Assume responsibilities for requisitions, supplies, textbooks, equipment, fixed assets, and all materials necessary to the operation of the school.
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Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Texas Administrator's Certificate.
- T-TESS certification
- Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level
- Minimum of 3 years administrative experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Dean of Instruction preferably at both the elementary and secondary levels.
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Experience recruiting, hiring and/or working with diverse teacher/student populations, parents, and other stakeholders.
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard, smart board and other classroom technology.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds, including but not limited to: books, paper and instructional materials/supplies.
- This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling and/or the ability to be mobile.
- This position may require prolonged or irregular hours.
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Ability to travel throughout the district and city as needed by means of personal/private or public transportation in compliance with the states department of motor vehicle and/or public transportation laws.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Superintendent of Schools.
EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local educational goals, objectives, accountability and compliance.
- Knowledge of learning theory, program planning, curriculum and technology integration in the classroom and management of instructional programs.
- Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in area of responsibility.
- Ability to interpret federal, state and districtwide laws, rules, and policies.
- Ability to plan and present information to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to facilitate various size groups using facilitative leadership skills.
- Ability to manage budget and personnel.
- Skills in written and oral communication (English), planning, and organization.
- Knowledge of current trends, methods, research, and technology in area of responsibility.
- In-depth knowledge of assigned program and service area.
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Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer.I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the employer has a similar right.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.This description describes the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. The Pro-Vision Academy maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.