Principal - Corpus Christi

About the role

To carry out the mission RMA - Texas by directing and managing the instructional program and supervising general operations for the assigned school site. To provide leadership which will result in an instructional program that meets the needs of all students while operating at a high academic level.

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• A strong major in education, administration or curriculum/instruction with a working knowledge of academic and administrative use of computers.
• A valid state administrator's certification preferred.
• A combination of at least ten (10) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher and as a supervisor.
• A proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Monitor the blended instructional program by reviewing teacher lesson plans, observing classroom instruction on a weekly basis, conferencing with staff, and carefully analyzing assessment data related to student academic performance.
• Provide educational leadership focused on improving student performance and program effectiveness.
• Work closely with Central Office Directors and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the blended curriculum on a systematic basis.
• Implement and monitor utilization of Blended Learning and technology to improve student, staff, and administrative productivity.
• Implement District curriculum/instruction staff development in a timely and effective manner.
• Schedule and administer local ARD, LPAC and 504 committee meetings/hearings, providing notice to parents as required by law.
• Schedule Instructional Assistants and Special Education teachers according to ARD requirements.
• Monitor special education data submissions (including weekly review of teacher activity in the RMA special education software system) by teachers and ensure the confidentiality and security of all special education records.
• Secure and insure accuracy and timely updates of student cumulative files.
• Expedite the process of gathering TREX requests within tight timelines.
• Support and advance the RMA mission with teachers in a way that increases student success within the approved curriculum and staff development process.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with the RMA Central Office and work closely with staff to develop teamwork approach for increased efficiency and to insure compliance in all areas.
• Effectively work with Human Resources to maintain approved staff levels by recruiting, selecting, compensating, orienting, training, and managing employees in compliance with state, federal, and district EEO and Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Ensure all employee paperwork and personnel management reports are processed accurately and timely.
• Define and communicate expectations for staff (i.e. routine procedures, classroom management, instructional strategies, and communication with the public, and individual contributions to positive staff morale).
• Observe and document job performance, provide development supervision, and conduct performance evaluation conferences with staff members.
• Manage the use of the school site; supervise the maintenance of the site to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe environment which may also include adherence to transportation and lunch program guidelines as warranted by local and state authorized agencies.
• Develop and maintain a physical security plan, including key control, emergency evacuations and medical emergencies.

Community Relations

• Host, attend, and ensure proper, accurate minutes of any site Advisory Board meetings.
• Ensure timely and accurate notification to parents of all school board meetings.
• Promote a positive image of the school and reinforce that image by creating opportunities for parents and community members to visit the school as well as participating in volunteer work.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the community/school needs while articulating and seeking community support for the school's mission within that community.
• In compliance with the marketing plans, work with the Central Office in developing and implementing a plan to expand student participation in the site program.
• Make regular contact with a variety of community groups including the local juvenile probation department, Department of Human Services, high school superintendents, principals and counselors to advance the RMA effort to be a resource for the cities where RMA campuses are located.

Professional Growth, Development and Practices

• Engage in activities to improve leadership skills, utilize information and insights gained in professional development programs, and keep abreast of educational practices to identify and share ideas that will assist in providing your staff and students with appropriate and meaningful experiences.
• Participate openly with staff, students and the community to seek suggestions which will assist in a continuing program of self-improvement.
• Demonstrate professionalism and concern and respect for the dignity and human worth of staff, students, community members, and people in general.
• Comply with and demand compliance from staff of all applicable state and federal statutes, local board policies and administrative guidelines, and all appropriate code of ethics.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incident to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimal levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Americans With Disability Specifications Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.