Luling ISD - Campus Principal

Job Details

Region: 13
School District/Employer: Luling ISD
District Category/Employer: Campus,
Position: Principal,
Assignment Level: Level
  • Elementary
Job Title: Campus Principal
School: Leonard Shanklin Elementary
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 6/1/2023
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: 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, and effective operation of all campus activities.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

The principal must believe in, value, and be committed to:

Student learning as the fundamental purpose of schooling
The proposition that all students can achieve high standards of learning
Collaborative problem solving with staff and stakeholders
Ongoing collection and analysis of data
Data-driven decision making
Life long learning for self and others
Focus and alignment to achieve goals
Doing the work required for high levels of personal and organization performance



The principal must have knowledge and understanding of:

The relationship of assessment to improving student outcomes and strengthening instruction
Information sources, data collection, and data analysis strategies
The school improvement planning process
Texas state content standards, core learning goals, and learner outcomes
School district curriculum guidelines
Evaluation and assessment strategies
Strategies for classroom teachers to monitor student understanding and progress
Research-based best practices
Collaborative problem solving and consensus-building
Systems thinking
The change process for systems, organizations, and individuals
Effective communication strategies
Technology as a tool in organizing and analyzing data and in monitoring progress



Promoting collaborative problem solving and open communication.

The principal

Collaborates with stakeholders in the school improvement process
Shares student achievement data with all stakeholders
Provides time for collaborative problem solving
Demonstrates effective group-process and consensus-building skills in school improvement efforts
Communicates the school vision, school goals and ongoing progress toward attainment of goals to staff, parents, students, and community members
Recognizes and celebrates the contributions of school community members to school improvement efforts
Nurtures and develops the leadership capabilities of others
Evaluates the collaborative skills of staff and supports needs with staff development



Collecting, analyzing and using data to identify school needs

The principal

Ensures that multiple sources of data are collected and used to assess student performance
Engages the entire staff in analyzing student achievement data
Identifies discrepancies between current and desired outcomes
Engages staff and other stakeholders in a collaborative process to clarify the problem(s)
Facilitates the identification of priority needs, based on the data analysis, to address in a school-wide effort
Models the use of data to make decisions
Regularly asks staff to identify the data they used in making a decision
Evaluates the assessment competencies of teachers and supports gaps with staff development
Uses a variety of tools including technology to organize and analyze data



Using data to identify and plan for needed changes in the instructional program

The principal

Ensures that the school improvement plan is based on data analysis and problem clarification
Facilitates the development of an improvement plan in which goals, evidence of attainment, objectives and strategies are clearly aligned and articulated
Identifies with staff the knowledge and skills that teachers need to implement the school improvement instructional strategies
Ensures that the school improvement plan has identified activities to support strategies, milestones to assess progress toward goals, staff development to support staff needs and staff responsible for each implementation step
Ensures that assessment, curriculum, and instruction are aligned
Provides opportunities for staff to learn about research-based strategies that address the identified problem(s)
Provides opportunities for staff to seek successful strategies data from similar schools that have outperformed them



Implementing and monitoring the school improvement plan

The principal

Facilitates the development of a calendar of all school improvement activities and ensures that the calendar is shared and reviewed regularly
Establishes a regular, predictable process to track the impact improvement efforts have on student achievement
Closely monitors the systematic collection and analysis of data by staff to assess whether progress toward attainment of objectives is satisfactory for all groups of students
Continuously collects and utilizes data to inform instructional decisions at the building and classroom level and provide academic interventions for individual and groups of students
Uses a variety of tools including technology to monitor progress
Facilitates the use of data to continuously evaluate and revise the school improvement plan
Aligns all resources (monetary, staff, time, and staff development opportunities) to maximize attainment of school improvement priorities
Uses regularly scheduled time with staff (e.g. staff meeting, team time, in-service time) to monitor, communicate, and provide staff development for school improvement efforts
Supports staff in making the instructional changes necessary to support school improvement efforts



Using systems thinking to establish a clear focus on attaining student achievement goals

The principal

Aligns all school resources with school improvement priorities
Aligns school improvement goals, classroom instruction, and classroom / school assessment
Identifies key processes that impact results
Identifies performance measures and indicators that link key instructional processes to instructional goals
Communicates with decision makers outside the school
Ensures that school goals are aligned to school district goals
Helps inform district planning by articulating school needs


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
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Masters degree in education
Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
T-TESS Certified

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:
Five years experience as a classroom teacher
Campus principal experience required
Salary Range: $73,464.00 - $98,900.00 / Per Year
Benefits: TRS Health Benefits - LISD Contribution to TRS Health Coverage
How To Apply: Please apply through the Luling ISD On-Line Application System at www.luling.txed.net

Contact Person:

Name: Erin Warren
Email: erin.warren@luling.txed.net
Address: 218 East Bowie
City: Luling
State: TX
Zip: 78648-2904
Phone: (830) 351-4215
Fax: (830) 875-3193