Principal, Ms/Es

Location: Briarmeadow ES-MS

Department: Briarmeadow

Area:West

Contract Months:12

Salary Range: $106,500.00 - $111,500.00

Academic Year: 23-24

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as the educational leader of the assigned campus. Responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. 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.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Develops and implements plans to:

• Increase student achievement

• Increase attendance

• Increase graduation rates

• Strengthen instructional opportunities

• Provide a safe learning environment

• Provide student services

• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and Board policies and procedures and other school district initiatives.

• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders including:

• Teachers and staff

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

• Students and parents

• Community and business partners

• Other members of the school and district community.

• Selects and mentors a high quality school staff.

• Develops and maintains quality data, a balanced budget, and operational systems control closely tied to instructional priorities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Possesses a moral and ethical compass.

• Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership.

• Identifies quality instructional and non-instructional staff and inspires excellence in them.

• Shows strong self-esteem.

• Makes decisions for the benefit of the school and community s/he serves.

• Exhibits the flexibility and willingness to accept change.

• Possesses courage and persistence of one's convictions.

• Balances a superb intellect with common sense.

Education

• Master's degree

• Valid Texas Principal certification

Experience

• A minimum of three years of exemplary teaching experience or comparable leadership experience is essential.

• Administrative experience as Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.

• Additional leadership experience on the campus or otherwise is essential.

Other Requirements

N/A

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.