[Department: Charter School[Full Time[Open until filled: Yes[Requisition: 202400002ES

　　**[Educational and Experience Requirement:[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 and Purpose of Position:[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:[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 schools 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.

　　**[Other Specifications:[Strong leadership skills and abilities. Ability to exercise discretion, excellent reasoning, and independent judgement. Skilled in the development of policies and operational procedures. Strong interpersonal skills. Asset and fiscal resources management skills. Work requires critical judgement, a high level of initiative, and complex reasoning to solve division and university issues. Interprets and implements complex policies, statutes, and regulations.

　　[Travel requirements from multiple sites for each campus and to Sam Houston State University as appropriate. Site located in the greater Houston area. This Campus Principal will serve our Cypress Trails and Spring Woods campuses.

　　[In addition to submitting your application online, interested candidates must complete the Pre-Employment Affidavit found at:[https://www.shsu.edu/intranet/policies/forms/documents/hr/Charter School - Pre-Employment Affidavit.pdf[This form should be submitted via email to [email protected].]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}