Job Details
| Region: | 7 |
| School District/Employer: | Rains ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, |
| Position: | Principal, |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | Principal |
| School: | Rains Elementary School |
| Campus Description: | PreK-2nd Grade |
| Date Posted: | 5/22/2026 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | 197 Days Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Management: 1. Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions. 2. Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education programs, including students and community representatives when appropriate. School or Organization Morale: 3. Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals. 4. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process. 5. Provide two-way communication with the Superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community. 6. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students. Recognize excellence and achievement. 7. Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts. School or Organization Improvement: 8. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure the attainment of the school's mission. 9. Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement. 10. Develop and set annual campus performance objectives using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee. 11. Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives. Personnel Management: 12. Interview, select, and orient new staff. Approve all personnel assigned to campus. 13. Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public. 14. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff. 15. Assign and promote campus personnel. 16. Make recommendations to the Superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus. 17. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities. 18. Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals. Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions: 19. Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools. 20. Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. 21. 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. 22. Monitor the use of school facilities. Student Management: 23. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate 24. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook 25. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Professional Growth and Development: 26. Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment. 27. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff. School or Community Relations: 28. Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission. 29. Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. 30. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Other: All other duties as assigned, including evening and weekend work as needed for school events, activities, and emergencies. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principals, teachers, counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, and clerical support staff. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Master's degree in educational administration or related area Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser or able to obtain 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 coordinate campus functions Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Experience: Classroom experience Administrative experience, 3 years preferred |
| Salary Range: | Administrative/Professional Pay Structure: Pay Grade 4 |
| Benefits: | |
| How To Apply: | Applications for Rains ISD will ONLY be accepted through our district website. Please visit the Rains ISD Human Resources page for more information about available positions and to apply. Rains ISD https://www.rainsisd.org/page/human-resources Contact Information: Joe Nicks, Superintendent nicksj@rainsisd.org |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Pamela Gilliard |
| Email: | gilliardp@rainsisd.org |
| Address: | P.O. Box 247 |
| City: | Emory |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 75440-0247 |
| Phone: | (903) 473-2222 |
| Fax: | (903) 473-3053 |