TASA Career Center

Arlington ISD - Principal - Elementary

Job Details

Region: 11
School District/Employer: Arlington ISD
District Category/Employer: Campus
Position: Principal
Assignment Level: Level
  • Elementary
Job Title: Principal - Elementary
School: Bebensee Elementary
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 6/29/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:
- Systematically and continuously, monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related
to program outcomes; use these findings for corrective action and improvement, as well as for recognition of success.
- Work with staff to plan, implement and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis.
- Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
- Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
- Evaluate and recommend improvement in the purposes, design, and implementation of the instructional program, as well as
other support programs related to the mission of the school.


SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE:
- Communicate and promote high expectation levels for staff and student performance in an enabling, supportive way; provide
proper recognition of excellence and achievement.
- Establish and maintain an environment which is conducive to positive staff morale and directed towards achievement of the
school's mission in accordance with AISD goals.
- Foster collegiality and team building among staff, encouraging their active involvement in decision-making.
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community; project a positive image that enhances the school's
mission.
- Mediate and facilitate effective resolution of conflicts in a timely fashion.
- Assess the school climate and use resultant data to develop improvement plans collaboratively with others.
- Have a clear sense of the school's mission; actively involve the staff in planning and decision-making in order to accomplish
the mission.
- Initiate and support programs and actions that foster learning and facilitate a positive, caring climate, as well as an orderly,
purposeful environment for students of AISD.


SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT:
- Determine and build a common vision for school improvement; direct planning activities and implement programs
collaboratively to ensure attainment of school's mission.
- Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school research correlates) to facilitate school improvement.
- Develop (as necessary), maintain, and utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of the
school's mission and overall school improvement efforts.


PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT:
- Use developmental supervision effectively and comprehensively with all staff by systematically observing instruction,
recording observations, and regularly conducting formative and summative evaluation conferences.
- Apply state/district appraisal systems appropriately and ensure that evaluations clearly and accurately represent staff
performance.
- Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth; work jointly with them to develop and accomplish
improvement goals.
- Identify, provide and/or encourage participation in available in-service training options to address the goals identified through
the growth planning process.
- Clearly define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and
communication with the public.
- Encourage personal and professional growth and leadership among the staff; recognize exemplary performance.
- Be effective in interviewing, selecting and orienting new staff; make sound recommendations relative to personal placement,
transfer, retention, and dismissal.


ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT:
- Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations, in pursuing the mission of the school.
- Be effective in scheduling activities and the use of resources needed to accomplish determined goals.
- Develop budgets based upon documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs;
implement programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information.
- Monitor the use, care, and replacement of capital equipment.
- Manage all school facilities effectively; efficiently supervise their maintenance to ensure clean, orderly, and safe buildings and
grounds.


STUDENT MANAGEMENT:
- Work with faculty and staff to implement a student management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances
school climate.
- Effectively develop and communicate to students, staff, and parents school guidelines for student conduct.
- Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that consequences of misconduct are applied equitably to all students.
- Effectively conduct conferences with parents, students and teachers concerning school and student issues, conveying both
positive aspects of student behavior as well as problem areas.
- Encourage plans for improved student behavior that reflect additional opportunities for learning.


PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT:
- Use information provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process and evaluate feedback from line
supervisors to improve performance.
- Strive to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities (e.g., undertaking professional
reading, attending conferences, and participating in training programs).
- Utilize information gained in professional development programs for self-improvement.
- Disseminate ideas and information to other professionals; provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession.
- Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner in accordance with TEA Code of Ethics.
- K-3 teacher of record must complete Reading Academy per TEA requirements.


SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
- Articulate the school's mission and campus plan to the community and solicit their support in achieving the goals of the
campus.
- Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate techniques for effective community and parent involvement.
- Emphasize and nurture two-way communication between the school and community.
- Project a positive image to the community.
Qualifications: - Master's Degree
- Administrative certification issued by Texas Education Agency
- Minimum three years classroom teaching experience
- Three years of successful administrative experience required
- Principal experience preferred
Salary Range: 94,816 - 133,654
Benefits:
How To Apply: https://www.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=0000765133&COMPANY_ID=WA003038&redirect_qs=&redirect_qs=APPLICANT_TYPE_ID%3D00000003%26COMPANY_ID%3DWA003038

Contact Person:

Name: Michelle Trussell
Email: ltrussel@aisd.net
Address: 690 East Lamar Boulevard
City: Arlington
State: TX
Zip: 76011
Phone: (682) 867-7736
Fax: (682) 459-7299