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Principal- Vela Middle School- 2026-2027
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What they do
A School Principal manages all operations within a school, providing leadership and management to teachers and other staff. Ensures that teaching staff have the resources they need to meet the state's curriculum requirements. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
$124,456 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
•MUST
UPLOAD RESUME & OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
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REQUIRED:
Master's Degree; Professional Mid-Management Certificate; Administrator Certificate; Principal Certificate; T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System) and T-PESS (Texas Principal Evalution and Support System) ILD (Instructional Leadership Development) and/or AEL (Advancing Educational Leadership) Must have three (3) years of administrative experience.
PREFERRED
Bilingual-English/Spanish Administrative experience at level of principalship; and Teaching experience at level of principalship. The role of the Sec ondary Principal is to direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the campus level. He/She provides instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service, and directs the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and manages the operation of all campus activities. The principal carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.