Campus Principal
184 + 21 Extra Days (Total Days 205)
Manage and coordinate the implementation and continued success of the IB/DP programme and AVID program at the campus level.
Education/CertificationBachelor’s Degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certification
Texas Administrator Certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Program (IB)/Diploma Programme (DP) and the AVID program
Thorough understanding of school operations
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Ability to coordinate District functions
Experience Minimum three years of teaching experience
Teaching experience and training with the IB program preferred
Teaching experience and training with the AVID program preferred
IB/DP Program Implementation and Coordination
Manage and coordinate the implementation of the IB/DP program.
Ensure cooperative interaction of all staff in the implementation of IB/DP program.
Ensure that all regulations set by the IB concerning programs and procedures are carried out properly and all deadlines are met.
Lead and implement DP course content and meet with DP teachers on a regular basis to provide for concurrency of course content and establish deadlines for internal and external assessments.
IB/DP Communication and Representation
Promote IB/DP within and outside the school.
Maintain communication between school and IB.
Provide updated IB materials to teachers, students, and parents.
Maintain open communication with school administrator(s) and keep them informed of DP developments.
Meet regularly with IB district representatives.
Distribute IB/DP information to district personnel, community members, school personnel, parents, and students.
Lead discussions with students and families including 4-year planning, programmatic information, and scheduling.
IB/DP Staff Development and Support
Responsible for organizing required IB training for all staff.
Coordinate teacher participation in DP workshops and professional development activities.
Offer pedagogical expertise and leadership for staff involved with DP.
IB/DP Administrative and Compliance
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Frisco ISD.
AVID Program Leadership and Implementation
Promote the AVID philosophy, ensuring all students have access to courses of rigor.
Lead, alongside the principal, the development of an active AVID Site Team.
Serve as the liaison between the Site Team, principal, and district director, and between the AVID counselor and AVID elective teachers.
Collaborate with the AVID Site Team and different content areas to articulate and implement AVID instructional methodologies.
Manage the certification and data collection processes ensuring to involve the principal and Site Team members in evidence collection and data analysis.
Collaborate with the principal and Site Team to develop a plan for recruitment and selection of students for the AVID elective.
Recruit and counsel students about the AVID elective and 4-year planning.
AVID Staff Support and Professional Development
Advocate for and facilitate data-informed professional learning on AVID methodologies for school and district staff.
Train and coach AVID elective tutors.
Meet regularly with district AVID team including principals, district personnel, and AVID campus coordinators.
Attend and complete the AVID Leadership Professional Learning Journey for Site Coordinators through AVID Summer Institute, Ignite, or Path to Schoolwide offerings.
AVID Community and College/Career Readiness
Collaborate with the district director and site leadership to arrange college and career awareness activities such as field trips, guest speakers, and family nights.
Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental FactorsMaintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions. Frequent districtwide and /or statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.
Frisco Independent School District remains one of the fastest growing public school districts in the state and nation.
Within the 75 square miles of our District, FISD schools serve residents of Collin and Denton Counties, including residents of Frisco and portions of McKinney, Plano and Little Elm, Texas.
At the heart of our success is a student-opportunities model that has guided the District through three decades of explosive enrollment growth. With the support of parents and the community, leaders remain committed to creating small, personalized learning environments, as evidenced by our mission to know every student by name and need. This philosophy drives our day-to-day efforts to understand each child’s unique circumstances, his or her strengths and weaknesses and the role we must play to ensure each student reaches his or her full potential.
