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Posted: 22-Mar-24
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Education/Training
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 37737
Requisition: 202400002ES
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Executive/Administrative
Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative
Department: Charter School
General Requirements:
Masters degree in Educational Administration or a related field. Texas principal certification. A minimum of three years of experience as a classroom teacher or related experience. Demonstrated leadership experience preferred. Principal experience preferred. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
The Campus Principal for the Sam Houston State University Charter School will direct and lead the instructional program and supervise operations and personnel including evaluation of curriculum, personnel, and professional development in order to ensure student and teacher success for assigned campuses.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Leads the campus-level committee on planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the campus education program and develops goals for improvement. Provides instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals. Fosters collegiality and team-building among staff members and encourages active involvement in decision-making processes. Provides for two-way communication with the Superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community. Communicates and promotes expectations for high-level performance to staff and students and recognizes excellence and achievement. Ensures the effective and quick resolution of conflicts. Develops a common vision for school improvement and student success. Identifies, analyzes, and applies research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement and success. Develops, maintains, and uses information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives. Interviews, selects, and orients new staff. Defines expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with parents, peers, and the community. Evaluates teacher and staff performance and develops goals for continual improvement. Makes recommendations to Superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus. Develops professional development activities that meet the campus and individual staff goals. Complies with policies on state and federal required guidelines. Develops campus budget with the Superintendent and aligns financial needs with campus goals. Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. Develops, implements, and maintains a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate. Conducts conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers. Develops professional skills appropriate to job assignment. Demonstrates professional, ethical, and responsible behavior and serves as a role model for all campus staff, students, parents, and community members. Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission. Demonstrates awareness of school and community needs and initiates activities to meet those needs. Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th...e university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
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