Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Principal at the elementary school level. The appointee will report directly to the Executive Director - Leadership Development and will be responsible for the instructional program and overall operation of the campus, including educational planning, discipline management, budgeting, supervision, personnel functions, and evaluation of the various programs. The Principal will work closely with students, campus staff, central office/support personnel, parents, and patrons.
Qualifications: The Principal will have at least a Master's Degree and an Administrator/Mid-Management Certificate. (*All required exams must be passed and candidates must be fully certified on the date of application.) In addition, candidates must have completed (or in the process of completing) the Administrative Internship through the MISD Professional Learning Department or have prior experience as a principal.
Preference will be given to applicants who:
- have at least three (3) years of successful experience as a campus administrator
- possess the ability to develop and implement campus improvement plans, and analyze data in order to maximize student achievement
- have knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies
- have an understanding of and compassion for children with various learning styles
- appreciate, understand, and value multicultural and ethnic diversity
- display the ability to assess school climate and culture
- have an understanding of technology and its place in the educational process
- exhibit the expertise to develop and manage the campus budget
- exhibit the ability to develop professional growth and staff development plans for teachers/staff
- possess strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
- demonstrate effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.
Salary: Administrative 5: $82,100 to $130,200; 217 days
Employment begins: July 6, 2021
Application: A formal online application should be made through the Mesquite ISD website: www.mesquiteisd.org.
Applications due by: Open
The Mesquite Independent School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law. |