Ferris ISD - HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Ferris ISD
Job Details
Region
10
School District/Employer
Ferris ISD
District Category/Employer
,
Position
Principal,
Assignment Level
Job Title
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
School
FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL
Campus Description
Date Posted
4/3/2025
Deadline
Until Filled
Openings
1
Commitment
Full Time
Description/Notes
Job Title: Principal Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive or Administrator in an Educational Establishment Reports to: Superintendent Date Revised: 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 from accredited university Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser 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 Experience: Two years experience as a classroom teacher _____ years experience in instructional leadership roles 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. Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals. 3. Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public. 4. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process. 5. Solicit regular input from campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate. School or Organization Improvement 6. Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission. 7. 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. 8. Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community. Student Management 9. Act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations. 10. Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate. 11. 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. 12. Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions 13. Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools. 14. Develop and administer campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely. 15. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks. 16. Manage use of school facilities. Oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus. [Secondary Principals: Direct and manage extracurricular and intramural programs including management of multiple activity funds.] Personnel Management 17. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to campus.
Qualifications
A minimum of three years of relevant experience is required for this position.
Salary Range
Benefits
How To Apply
https://www.applitrack.com/ferrisisd/onlineapp
Contact Information
Name
Maggie Gray
Email
MGray@ferrisisd.org
Address
P.O. Box 459
City
Ferris
State
TX
Zip
75125-0459
Phone
(972) 544-3858
Fax
(972) 544-2784
Additional Information
ESC Region
ESC10
Position
Principal
Posted Date
April 3, 2025