Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
As a principal, you will serve as the educational leader of your assigned campus, responsible for ensuring a safe, high-performing learning environment aligned with HISD's mission to narrow achievement gaps and prepare students for a Year 2035 workplace and world.
You will be pivotal in building a team of high-performing teachers and support staff, using proven best practices for teaching and learning.
School Leader EVP
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
• Possesses a moral and ethical compass.
• Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership and continuous improvement.
• Identifies, mentors, and inspires excellence in instructional and non-instructional staff.
• Exhibits flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace change.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED
• Makes decisions that prioritize the school's and community's benefit.
• Balances intellectual strength with practical common sense.
• Displays courage and persistence in advancing the school's mission and vision.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Develops and implements strategic plans to:
o Increase student achievement and attendance.
o Strengthen instructional quality and opportunities.
o Provide a safe and orderly learning environment.
o Increase graduation rates and ensure readiness for post-secondary success.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, Board policies, and district initiatives.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with:
o Teachers, staff, students, and parents.
o Community and business partners.
o Other members of the school and district community.
• Selects, mentors, and retains a high-quality school staff.
• Manages quality data systems, balanced budgets, and operational controls aligned with instructional priorities.
• Creates a high-performance culture where teachers receive consistent, real-time coaching and support.
• Reinforces HISD's vision for high-quality instruction in every classroom, every day.
• Ensures efficient and effective management of time, including school openings, closings, and punctuality in all operations.
Education
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Administrator's Certificate appropriate for the Principal's position or the ability to acquire it
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.
