STEM Academy Principal FellowThe position of a STEM Academy Principal Fellow will be available immediately at East Central ISD for the 2026-2027 school year. During the planning year, lead the design of a new school program focused on STEM to serve the ECISD community, scheduled to open beginning in 2027-28 and serve grades Pre-K to 5. Collaborate with community and staff to design a program that meets the community's needs and is aligned with best practices, including academics, staffing, operations, and enrichments. Once the STEM Academy launches in Fall 2027, this leader will direct and manage overall campus operations. Responsible for leadership of the campus instructional program, ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement, compliance with district policies, application of instructional programs, and effective operation of all campus activities.
Essential Job Functions:
Spending no less than 20 hours per week in an innovative New School Design Fellowship, designing the STEM model.
Mentoring and supporting a Resident Principal ensuring academic results and student success across ECISD.Monitoring instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
Providing instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
Establishing clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
Fostering collegiality and team-building among staff members.
Encouraging their active involvement in the decision-making process.
Soliciting regular input from the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education programs.
Building a common vision for school improvement with staff.
Directing planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
Establishing campus performance objectives for Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and involving a site-based decision-making committee.
Demonstrating campus progress using results to promote school improvement.
Providing opportunities for interactive communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
Acting as campus behavior coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Working with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
Ensuring that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
Conducting conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Complying with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
Developing and administering campus budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
Managing the use of school facilities. Overseeing maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
Directing and managing after school and enrichment programs including management of multiple activity funds.
Selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating staff and making recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Articulating the school's mission to the community and soliciting its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrating awareness of school and community needs and initiating activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Following district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Master's degree Texas Mid-management or Principal certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser Certified Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) appraiser
Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong communication skills, both oral and written Knowledge of elementary school curriculum, organization, and students preferred 3 years experience in instructional leadership roles
Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computers and peripherals.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching. Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior. May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel. Period of Employment: 220-day basis Salary: Administrative Pay Grade 107 Roland Toscano Superintendent of Schools • An Equal Opportunity Employer •
