Principal - Day Placement Center in Livingston

Job Title: Principal

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Superintendent

Date Revised: 10/27/26

Dept./School: Assigned Campus and Level
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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in educational administration

Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of serving students and families of students with disabilities

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction, specially designed 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:

3-5 years experience as a classroom teacher, Special Education preferred

2 years experience in instructional leadership roles

1 year experience as an Assistant Principal

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1. Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
2. Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.

School or Organization Improvement

1. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Student Management

1. Act as campus behavior coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
2. Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

1. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
2. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
4. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

Personnel Management

1. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
2. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
3. Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
4. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

School or Community Relations

1. Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
2. Attend school and district functions regularly.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus, including teachers and instructional aides.

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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