Wharton Independent School District
Wharton Elementary Principal Pool
Wharton Independent School District, Wharton, Texas, United States, 77488
Position Type:
Campus Administration/Principal
Date Posted: 3/18/2025
Location: Wharton Elementary
Date Available: 07/01/2025 Principal
POSITION SUMMARY :
Serves as the educational leader of the assigned campus. Responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. Guides the character of the school and serves as a model for staff; pivotal in building a high performing team of teachers and support staff. Dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success by using proven best practices for teaching and learning.
ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS : Possesses a moral and ethical compass. Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership. Identifies quality instructional and non-instructional staff and inspires excellence in them. Shows strong self-esteem. Makes decisions for the benefit of the school and community s/he serves. Exhibits the flexibility and willingness to accept change. Possesses courage and persistence of one's convictions. Balances a superb intellect with common sense. REQUIRED SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS :
Develops and implements plans to: Increase student achievement Increase attendance Increase graduation rates Strengthen instructional opportunities Provide a safe learning environment Provide student services Comply with federal, state, and local laws and Board policies and procedures and other school district initiatives. Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders including: Teachers and staff Students and parents Community and business partners Other members of the school and district community. Selects and mentors a high quality school staff. Develops and maintains quality data, a balanced budget, and operational systems control closely tied to instructional priorities. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Master's degree Valid Texas Principal certification Certified T-TESS Appraiser
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Administrative experience as Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred. A minimum of five years of exemplary teaching experience or comparable leadership experience is essential. Additional leadership experience on the campus or otherwise is essential.
Mental Demand:
Maintain emotional control under stress Work with frequent interruptions Work under significant stress
Date Posted: 3/18/2025
Location: Wharton Elementary
Date Available: 07/01/2025 Principal
POSITION SUMMARY :
Serves as the educational leader of the assigned campus. Responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. Guides the character of the school and serves as a model for staff; pivotal in building a high performing team of teachers and support staff. Dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success by using proven best practices for teaching and learning.
ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS : Possesses a moral and ethical compass. Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership. Identifies quality instructional and non-instructional staff and inspires excellence in them. Shows strong self-esteem. Makes decisions for the benefit of the school and community s/he serves. Exhibits the flexibility and willingness to accept change. Possesses courage and persistence of one's convictions. Balances a superb intellect with common sense. REQUIRED SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS :
Develops and implements plans to: Increase student achievement Increase attendance Increase graduation rates Strengthen instructional opportunities Provide a safe learning environment Provide student services Comply with federal, state, and local laws and Board policies and procedures and other school district initiatives. Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders including: Teachers and staff Students and parents Community and business partners Other members of the school and district community. Selects and mentors a high quality school staff. Develops and maintains quality data, a balanced budget, and operational systems control closely tied to instructional priorities. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Master's degree Valid Texas Principal certification Certified T-TESS Appraiser
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Administrative experience as Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred. A minimum of five years of exemplary teaching experience or comparable leadership experience is essential. Additional leadership experience on the campus or otherwise is essential.
Mental Demand:
Maintain emotional control under stress Work with frequent interruptions Work under significant stress