Job Details
| Region: | 17 |
| School District/Employer: | Paducah ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus |
| Position: | Principal |
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| Job Title: | PreK-12 Principal |
| School: | Paducah ISD |
| Campus Description: | Paducah ISD is seeking a qualified Pre K-12 Campus Principal. We are a 1A School District located in Cottle County in the Southeast portion of the Texas Panhandle. |
| Date Posted: | 5/12/2026 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Pre K-12 Principal (Paducah ISD) Paducah ISD is seeking a qualified Pre K-12 Campus Principal. We are a 1A School District located in Cottle County in the Southeast portion of the Texas Panhandle. To apply, please send a letter of intent, resume, references, copies of transcripts, and Texas Educator Certificate to Email: gwaitman@paducahisd.org Or U.S. Mail: Paducah ISD C/O Gary Waitman Drawer P Paducah, TX 79248 Or Hand deliver to Paducah ISD, 810 Goodwin Ave., Paducah, TX 79248 For inquiry contact Superintendent Gary Waitman at (806) 492-3524 (office) or 940-636-8221 (cell) Deadline—Open until filled Preferred start date is July 1, 2026 Qualifications • Master’s degree from accredited university and Valid Texas Principal Certification preferred • Valid Texas Educator Certification • Minimum of three years classroom teacher experience • Ability to organize and manage campus wide and district programs • Ability to interpret data • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills • Knowledge and skills in the organization and implementation of educational processes, assessments, and testing procedures • Maintain ongoing professional growth and development through local and state required continuing education hours • Have or be willing to obtain Texas CDL with passenger endorsement and a Texas School Bus Driving Certification within the first year of employment. • Must reside in the District Responsibilities • Oversee instructional programs, daily operations, and personnel at campus level • Demonstrate leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service • Ensure compliance with district policies, State and Federal laws, success of instructional programs, and operations of all campus activities • Inspire stakeholders by building strong relationships with teachers, students, parents, and community members • Display professionalism at all times as the “face” of the campus • Prioritize communication with all stakeholder groups as one of the most important aspects of the principal position • Oversee instructional and managerial programs to validate effectiveness of program outcomes and use results to make adaptations • Inspect for adherence to district curriculum, scope and sequence, assessment and alignment • Collaborate with the campus and district committee on planning, operation, supervision and evaluation of the district's education program • Involve parents, students and community members when appropriate • Ensures all campus personnel have a clear, written job description • Monthly, weekly, or daily events and activities need to be communicated to all stakeholders, (e.g. calendars, Remind app, staff meetings, school reach etc.) • Host and oversee regular PLC meetings utilizing the latest data • Articulate and advertise requirements for high-level performance to staff and students • Meet with teachers for proper assessment and adjustment to lesson plans, instructional practices, objectives, activities, differentiation, and individual or classroom goals • Communicate regularly with the Superintendent • Performance expectations are clearly communicated, are written, are measurable and developed to align with campus goals • Lead and mentor teaching staff in discovering, monitoring and being proactive in planning for identification of student learning gaps, missing or diminished skills • Guide teachers in development of Student Learning Objectives (SLO’s) and monitor for progress • Student Management—Serve as the campus behavior coordinator • Maintain an orderly environment on a daily basis, ensuring that supervision before school, during passing periods, during lunch, and after school is structured, orderly, and safe at all times • Ensure that teachers use best practices in classroom management that lead to orderly classroom environments in classrooms across the campus • Decision making process should incorporate an alignment with our Mission Statement, our Handbooks, and State and Federal Law • Base enforcement of campus rules and student discipline as provided in the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook • Establish resources and materials to aid teaching staff in achieving instructional goals • Encourage partnership and team building among stakeholders • Include stakeholders in the decision-making process • Use positive communication practices with central office staff, campus staff, students, parents and community • Handle conflicts quickly and efficiently • Interview, hire and orient new employees--Setting them up for success is critical • Guide campus staff to performance requirements, instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the parents and other stakeholders • Conference with teaching staff according to the district’s evaluation program, based on records of performance and classroom observations • Implement activities for professional development • Collaborate with staff to plan and accomplish professional growth goals • Train, monitor and coach all campus personnel in ethics, professionalism and expectations therein • Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions • Communicate with the district finance department to document campus program needs and enforce following procurement and purchasing guidelines • Maintain appropriate records to account for textbooks, technology, and materials in collaboration with the textbook coordinator and technology coordinator • Verify all six-weeks attendance and other administrative reports • Serve as an example for all campus staff • Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly • Oversee and assess the performance of campus employees • Maintain control in stressful situations • Attend, be visible, and serve as campus administrator at designated PISD school activities. • Be available to unlock and oversee district facilities for public and non-district use of PISD facilities. • Extended and irregular hours including nights and weekends Benefits • Salary-Commensurate with experience • District pays $250.00 towards District offered Employee Health Insurance • $1250.00 Retention Incentive at Christmas • 226 Day Contract • 2 week paid vacation • 4 day week calendar • School Housing available at reasonable rent |
| Qualifications: | • Master’s degree from accredited university and Valid Texas Principal Certification preferred • Valid Texas Educator Certification • Minimum of three years classroom teacher experience |
| Salary Range: | Commensurate with experience |
| Benefits: | • District pays $250.00 towards District offered Employee Health Insurance • $1250.00 Retention Incentive at Christmas • 226 Day Contract • 2 week paid vacation • 4 day week calendar • School Housing available at reasonable rent |
| How To Apply: | To apply, please send a letter of intent, resume, references, copies of transcripts, and Texas Educator Certificate to Email: gwaitman@paducahisd.org Or U.S. Mail: Paducah ISD C/O Gary Waitman Drawer P Paducah, TX 79248 Or Hand deliver to Paducah ISD, 810 Goodwin Ave., Paducah, TX 79248 For inquiry contact Superintendent Gary Waitman at (806) 492-3524 (office) or 940-636-8221 (cell) |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Gary Waitman |
| Email: | gwaitman@paducahisd.org |
| Address: | 810 Goodwin Avenue |
| City: | Paducah |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 79248-1183 |
| Phone: | (806) 492-3524 |
| Fax: | (806) 492-2432 |