• Job Description

  Req#: 5535267

  Primary Purpose:

  The Elementary Principal serves as the instructional leader and chief culture builder of the campus. The principal ensures high levels of student achievement through aligned curriculum implementation, strong instructional systems, a focused emphasis on early literacy and numeracy, strategic talent management, and a safe, student-centered learning environment.

  The principal leads continuous improvement aligned to the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS), district strategic goals, and the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP).

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Education/Certification:

  Master’s degree from an accredited university in educational administration

  Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification

  Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

  Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

  Required Experience:

  Three (3) years’ experience as a classroom teacher

  Three (3) years’ experience as an assistant principal and/or associate principal

  Knowledge/Skills:

  • Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems
  • Strong understanding of early literacy and early mathematics systems
  • Ability to analyze multiple data sources to drive instructional decisions
  • Strong leadership in building positive school culture
  • Ability to manage personnel, budgets, and campus operations
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to culturally responsive and equitable practices

  Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  (The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

  Professionalism

  The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

  • Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
  • Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

  Instructional Leadership

  The principal ensures high-quality instruction across all classrooms by:

  • Leading implementation of HQIM aligned to TEKS and district pacing.
  • Monitoring instructional practices through frequent walkthroughs and feedback cycles.
  • Using multiple data sources (MAP, STAAR, benchmarks, formative data) to drive decisions and acceleration.
  • Ensuring PLCs function as high-performing professional learning communities focused on student outcomes.
  • Supporting effective differentiation and intervention systems (MTSS, RTI, acceleration models).
  • Modeling the use of research-based instructional strategies.
  • Ensuring assessment administration systems are secure, aligned, and instructionally useful.
  • Monitoring fidelity of curriculum implementation across all tiers of instruction and alignment to district expectations.

  The principal ensures that instructional systems are coherent, data-driven, and aligned to district academic goals.

  Human Capital Management:

  The principal builds and develops a high-performing staff by:

  • Recruiting, selecting, and retaining highly qualified personnel.
  • Establishing clear performance expectations aligned to T-TESS and district priorities.
  • Providing timely, actionable feedback and coaching.
  • Developing leadership capacity among assistant principals, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders.
  • Creating professional learning plans aligned to student performance needs.
  • Supporting staff growth plans with measurable outcomes.
  • Addressing performance concerns with clarity, urgency, and consistency.

  The principal ensures staff effectiveness directly translates into improved student outcomes.

  Executive Leadership

  The principal demonstrates ethical and collaborative leadership by:

  • Acting with integrity and in alignment with the Texas Educators’ Code of Ethics.
  • Communicating clear expectations for performance and conduct.
  • Building shared ownership of campus goals.
  • Making decisions grounded in data, policy, and student-centered priorities.
  • Modeling resilience, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
  • Ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all students.

  The principal leads with clarity, accountability, and a relentless focus on results.

  School Culture & Climate

  The principal cultivates a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented culture by:

  • Establishing systems that promote positive student behavior and accountability.
  • Ensuring consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Building strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
  • Promoting student voice and leadership development appropriate to grade level.
  • Ensuring visible leadership presence during arrival, transitions, lunch, and dismissal.
  • Monitoring campus data (attendance, discipline, course performance) and responding proactively.
  • Celebrating academic growth and student achievement.

  The principal builds a culture where students feel safe, supported, and challenged.

  Strategic Operations

  The principal ensures effective campus operations by:

  • Aligning budget and staffing decisions to instructional priorities.
  • Implementing systems that maximize instructional time.
  • Overseeing compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
  • Leading campus improvement planning aligned to district goals.
  • Monitoring safety and security protocols.
  • Ensuring smooth coordination of campus events and programs.
  • Using data dashboards and accountability metrics to track progress.

  The principal ensures operational excellence in service of instructional excellence.

  Student Management & Safety

  • Develop and maintain equitable discipline systems.
  • Conduct conferences with students and families.
  • Monitor student attendance and engagement systems.
  • Implement safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Ensure visible and consistent enforcement of safety measures.

  Professional Growth

  • Engage in ongoing professional learning aligned to T-PESS growth goals.
  • Participate in leadership networks and professional associations.
  • Use evaluative feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Lead research-based campus professional learning aligned to district goals.

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

  Supervises and evaluates assistant principals, counselors, teachers, librarians, instructional aides, and support staff.

  Equipment

  Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, printer, copier, scanner, fax and other equipment applicable to the position.

  Working Conditions

  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

  • Handle multiple priorities and maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Work with frequent interruptions.
  • Work irregular and extended work hours.
  • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, lifting, and carrying.
  • May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others.
  • Occasional district wide and statewide travel.
  • Use computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand motion.
  • Frequent exposure to temperature extremes, humidity extremes, noise, and illumination.
  • Occasional exposure to biological hazards and work outside conditions.

  The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an individual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support campus and district priorities.

• About the company

  The school district serves much of southeast Travis County.

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