PEWITT CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION: Junior High Principal

POSITION OVERVIEW

Lead and inspire our junior high school community as a dynamic Principal who fosters academic excellence, student development, and a positive school culture. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership for our campus while ensuring educational quality, operational effectiveness, and a supportive environment for students during these critical developmental years.

Instructional Leadership

• Champion high-quality instruction using research-based strategies to boost student achievement
• Mentor teachers through observations, feedback, and collaborative development
• Use data analysis to identify improvement areas and create targeted interventions
• Provide strong instructional leadership through consistent classroom walkthroughs and teacher coaching

School Culture & Climate

• Foster a safe, inclusive environment addressing adolescents' social-emotional needs
• Establish clear behavior expectations supporting student development
• Build positive student relationships during their middle school transition
• Support and grow teachers while creating a positive working environment that promotes professional collaboration and development

Administrative Management

• Manage campus operations, compliance, and budget aligned with educational priorities
• Serve as administrator on duty for junior high events
• Supervise and attend athletic events and extracurricular activities

Community Engagement

• Communicate regularly with families and collaborate with district leadership and community partners

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field
• Valid Principal certification/licensure
• Valid Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraiser
• At least 3 years experience in an instructional leadership role preferred
• Demonstrated experience as a strong instructional leader in educational settings
• Minimum 3 years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the secondary school level
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and middle school educational practices
• Familiarity with Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) is helpful but not required 
• Knowledge of Texas Education Code Chapter 37 (Student Discipline) preferred

Additional Information:

• 4-Day School Week
• Grades 6-8
• Small school atmosphere
• Strong community support
• Competitive salary and benefits

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pewitt CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability. Title IX Coordinator: Darlene Greenlee, P.O. Box 1106, Omaha, TX 75571, (903) 884-2804.