Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Gonzales ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | , |
| Position: | Principal, |
| Assignment Level: | |
| Job Title: | Principal |
| School: | Gonzales Primary Academy |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 5/29/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose: Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level (Early Childhood and Pre-K). Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Facilitate the development and implementation of the District curriculum. Oversee compliance with district policies, the success of instructional programs, and operations of all campus activities. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master's degree in educational administration. Texas Mid-management or other appropriate Texas certificate. Special Knowledge/Skills: Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Ability to evaluate the instructional program and teaching effectiveness. Ability to manage budget and personnel. Ability to coordinate campus functions. Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Experience: Three years of experience as a classroom teacher. Previous experience in instructional leadership roles. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional and Curriculum Management Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions. Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate. Monitor the implementation of the curriculum using the following basic strategies: Clinical supervision observations and conferences. Frequent walk-through observations and follow-up conversations. Active participation in curriculum planning meetings and review of minutes of the meetings. Periodic review of curriculum documents. Translate the importance of effective curriculum and instruction practices on a regular basis. Observe classes, monitor lessons, and evaluate assessment materials used on their campuses. 4. Provide opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas and strategies to teach the curriculum standards and objectives. School or Organization Morale Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals. Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process. Provide for two-way communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement. Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts. School or Organizational Improvement Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of the school’s mission. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement. Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee. Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator. Personnel Management Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to the campus. Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff. Assign and promote campus personnel. Make recommendations to the superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to the campus. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities. Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth; work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals. Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools. Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollments, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks. Manage use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus. Student Management Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed 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. Professional Growth and Development Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff. School or Community Relations Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission. Help parents understand their role in supporting the learning of the curriculum. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians. Equipment Used: None. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintains emotional control under stress. Occasional district-wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. |
| Qualifications: | Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master's degree in educational administration. Texas Mid-management or other appropriate Texas certificate. Special Knowledge/Skills: Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Ability to evaluate the instructional program and teaching effectiveness. Ability to manage budget and personnel. Ability to coordinate campus functions. Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Experience: Three years of experience as a classroom teacher. Previous experience in instructional leadership roles. |
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| How To Apply: | https://gonzalesisd.schoolspring.com?jobid=5185134 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Mary Lynn Ramirez |
| Email: | mary.ramirez@gonzalesisd.net |
| Address: | 1615 Saint Louis Street |
| City: | Gonzales |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78629 |
| Phone: | (830) 672-9551 |
| Fax: | (830) 672-7159 |