The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

 

Lockhart’s Leaders

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

1. Having a Lock“heart” for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
2. Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both the self and others; and,
3. Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Primary Purpose:

 

Direct and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the Lockhart Independent School District (LISD) Pride High School and (LISD) Disciplinary Management Center.   Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.  Direct the implementation of district policies and instructional programs and manage the operation of all PHS campus activities. Provide leadership and coordination to provide an aligned and articulated instructional assessment, accountability, and data analysis program for the district.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in education

Texas mid-management certificate or principal certificate

Certified T-TESS Appraiser

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of child development with an emphasis on adolescent needs

Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to work effectively with students and manage their behavior

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate campus functions

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements of state assessment

Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements of state and federal accountability

 

Experience:

Three years of experience as a classroom teacher

Experience as instructional leader preferred

 

School Climate

1. Develops high staff morale by encouraging excellence in performance through constructive suggestions and commendations of staff achievements
2. Involves teachers in decision making.
3. Uses effective communication in dealing with staff, parents, the community, and the media.
4. Ensures that sound communication techniques are understood and used by employees in their contact with all groups.
5. Responds to the needs, interests, and problems of the entire staff.
6. Responsible for the administration of the daily organization of campus activities including class schedules, teacher assignments and extracurricular activities.
7. Participate in the development and evaluation of disciplinary alternative education programs with a specific focus on district wide special programs to enhance student achievement.
8. Establish and enforce campus rules, expectations, consequences, and operating procedures through collaborative means with other campus personnel
9. Initiates and supports programs and actions that facilitate a positive, caring climate for learning.

School Improvement

1. Has high expectations for staff supervised and communicates these to all staff. 
2. Develops a campus vision, meaningful campus goals, and plans to facilitate school improvement.

Instructional Management

1. Collects, analyzes, and interprets testing and other student performance data in the evaluation of the overall instructional program.
2. Effectively and enthusiastically implements all components of LISD teacher evaluations.
3. Continuously monitors and evaluates the campus instructional program.

Personnel Management

1. Ensures that evaluations clearly and accurately represent staff performance.
2. Interview, select, and orient new staff.
3. Clearly defines expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, class-room management, and communication with the public.
4. Encourages teachers to keep current with educational developments and to practice creative educational methods and techniques.
5. Is effective in interviewing, selecting, and orientating new staff and makes sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.

Fiscal/Facilities Management

1. Organizes, supervises, and manages the financial affairs of school or activity.
2. Follows, and sees that staff members follow, appropriate administrative guidelines and requisitioning and purchasing procedures.
3. Is familiar with the budgetary needs of campus and organizes and prepares an annual budget that incorporates the identified needs.
4. Manages all school facilities and closely supervises a maintenance program to ensure clean, orderly, and safe buildings and grounds.

Student Management

1. Mediates disputes between parents, staff, and students in an skillful manner.
2. Employ effective strategies to promote student compliance with rules, expectations, and operating procedures.
3. Implement approved behavioral intervention strategies.
4. Provide individual academic assistance to students as needed.
5. Appropriately redirect and address student violations of the rules, expectations, and operating procedures by using approved methods for the assigned campus.
6. Conduct student intakes and student release meetings as necessary.
7. Organizes and maintains a guidance program that responds effectively to the needs of students.
8. Organizes, supervises, and evaluates the student activities and extra-curricular activities programs.
9. Establishes adequate control of the student body by providing necessary student management rules and by using a variety of disciplinary strategies and techniques.
10. Works to achieve good student attendance and reduce the student dropout rate.
11. Develops relationship with students that demonstrating an interest in their well-being.
12. Maintains adequate communication with parents so as to communicate timely information to them regarding their children and regarding school management rules.

Professional Growth and Personal Development

1. Assumes responsibility for acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for professional growth and for fulfilling his/her duties as campus instructional leader.
2. Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations.
3. Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
4. Accepts constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement in a positive manner.
5. Uses good judgment, tact and common sense in dealing with school matters and in dealing with people.
6. Demonstrates intra-staff loyalty and respects the opinion of others.

School/Community Relations

1. Develops good rapport with parents and patrons to enhance positive school/community relations.
2. Exhibits a positive image to the community.
3. Participates in community activities and civic organizations.

General Administration

1. Skillful and prompt in carrying out the responsibilities assigned.
2. Well organized and manages time effectively in areas of responsibility.
3. Cooperative and effective in following the direction of, and working with, the superintendent and the central office staff.
4. Accepts responsibility for compliance with policy, rules, and regulations.
5. Is willing to make decisions and accept responsibility for the results.

Campus Performance Objectives

1. Involves staff, parents, and community members in the development of campus performance objectives that address each academic excellence indicator.
2. Continuously monitors and evaluates the progress made towards achievement of the campus performance objectives.
3. Successfully attains campus performance objectives.
4. Other Duties as assigned

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and evaluate the performance of office staff, teacher(s), and counselor(s).
2. Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

 

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.