PAYROLL TITLE:              PRINCIPAL II
PAYROLL JOB #:               862008
SALARY:                            $60,732/ANNUAL
VACANCY LOCATION:  GOODMAN UNIT/JASPER
APP. DEADLINE:               MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007, 4:00 P.M.

***For each posted position for which you are applying, you must submit copies of all documents verifying minimum qualifications for the posted position.***You must submit a photocopy of your official transcript verifying the required coursework needed for verification of minimum education requirements.  WSD will no longer be able to access employee or applicant files for transcripts or other documents.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

*Applicants who are retirees from the Agency, including the Windham School District or from Correctional Managed Health Care are required to write 'AGENCY/WSD/CMHC' at the top of the application form.*

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:  Master's Degree with a strong emphasis on Educational Administration and Supervision required.  Must hold a State Board for Educator Certification Mid-Management/Administrator/Principal Certificate, 5-year temporary Principal Certificate, or be eligible for the five-year temporary Principal Certificate.  Must complete a Principal Assessment approved by the SBEC.  Three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher, preferably with Windham, is required.  Successful work experience as a Counselor with Windham School District is preferred.

PARTIAL SUMMARY OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Accepts responsibility for the organization and management of the Education Program on the unit assigned.  Utilizes allocated resources of the Windham School District (WSD), contracted college/university and the Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in developing the most effective educational and vocational training programs for offenders.  Conducts periodic supplies and equipment inventories and submits requisitions for any supplies and equipment needed during the current school year for all educational programs.  Works with staff to implement and evaluate the curriculum materials.  Maintains and utilizes appropriate information systems and records necessary for placement of students in education programs.  Develops, maintains, and utilizes appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of campus performance objectives and accountability measures.  Assists in establishing and clarifying short and long range goals that are educationally sound and administratively feasible.  Assumes responsibility for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the assigned educational program.  Interviews staff applicants and participates in selection of personnel as directed by WSD Policies and Regulations.  Observes classroom performance for the improvement of instruction.  Maintains adequate and accurate documentation upon which recommendations for employee termination or retention are based.  Evaluates the personnel under his/her supervision, and makes recommendations to the Superintendent, Regional Assistant Superintendent, or a designee.

The Superintendent of Schools may elect to appoint a qualified applicant to the position according to WSD Selection System Policies and Procedures after the required position posting.  The appointment process may involve document screening, interview, or a combination of both.

The only acceptable application is the Supplement dated 09/04 and the State of Texas Application dated 03/03.  These may be obtained through the Windham School District Human Resources Department or the Windham School District website at www.wsdtx.org.

All outside applicants must submit a "State of Texas Application for Employment" and the "Texas Department of Criminal Justice Employment Application Supplement" to the Windham School District, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 40, Huntsville, TX  77342-0040 by the application deadline.

WSD employees and all applicants with a current WSD application on file must submit the without a current Windham School District application must submit the "State of Texas Application for Employment" and all supporting documents for each posted position to the above address.  The application must be filled out entirely and must include a signed EEO form.

No "FAX" copies of the employment application will be accepted.  A job description is available from WSD Human Resources Department upon request at 936 291-5321.  No telephonic interviews will be allowed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

08/03/07