Stafford Municipal School District - Elementary School Principal

Located in the City of Stafford, just southwest of Houston, Stafford Elementary School is part of the Stafford Municipal School District (SMSD), a unique and innovative public school system serving a diverse and dynamic community. SMSD is the only municipal school district in Texas primarily supported by local sales tax revenue, providing a strong financial foundation that supports student-centered investments across the district. Stafford Elementary serves as a key part of the district’s commitment to academic excellence and whole-child development, ensuring that students build strong foundational skills in a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. The campus focuses on high-quality instruction, collaboration, and meeting the needs of every learner. Stafford Elementary benefits from strong community partnerships and a district-wide culture of continuous improvement. Educators and staff work together to create inclusive classrooms where students are empowered to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them for future success.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
• Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision‑making process.
• Solicit regular input from campus‑level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school's mission.
• Establish campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving site‑based decision making committee. Demonstrate campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
• Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• 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 applied 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.
• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
• Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
• Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
• Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
• Work with campus‑level planning and decision‑making committees to plan professional development activities.
• Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teachers, counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, administrative assistants, other office support staff, and custodians.

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.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Master's degree from accredited university, Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate, Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser.
• Experience: Two years experience as a classroom teacher, three years experience in instructional leadership roles.
• 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 implement policy and procedures, ability to interpret data, excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Salary Range: 82,935 - 98,943 - 114,950