TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS - MERCEDES
Announcement Number: MER03042024
Job Overview:
Position Title: Principal
Supervised by: Superintendent/CEO
Work Schedule: Full Time, 226 days
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Funding Source: Regular
Location: 103 E. 2nd Street Mercedes, Texas 78570
Mission Statement: The mission of Triumph Public High Schools is to provide quality educational programs in a community-based, non-traditional setting in which teachers are free to be creative and innovative, and students are free to explore their full potential.
Role and Purpose: Do you believe in helping others to Triumph? Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference in the lives of at-risk high school students in a professional, growth-oriented environment? If so, we are looking for you! Triumph Public High Schools is a Texas-based, tuition-free, public charter high school with 9 schools operating in the State of Texas. Founded in 1990 by Mr. Eduardo Gutierrez and operating as The Student Alternatives Program, we rebranded in 2019 to Triumph Public High Schools. We specialize in serving high school students who are placed at-risk in completing their high school education. We believe that every student can and will succeed and we are there to help them every step of the way. Triumph Public High Schools is seeking a dynamic, dedicated and passionate individual with a heart to help at-risk youth, to work at our campus in Mercedes, Texas. When you start here, you Triumph here! #TOGETHERWETRIUMPH
Responsibilities: The Principal is responsible for setting a powerful vision for student achievement and motivating both their staff and students to follow that vision through effective planning and leadership. The Principal is responsible for managing and overseeing all functions of the campus including, but not limited to: all aspects of instructional program, school environment and safety, and operational and fiscal health of the school. The Principal will also be responsible for effective leadership and management of all school stakeholders, including students, faculty, families and the community. This is a hands on position that will require a unique individual who can see big picture, but is still able and willing to roll up their sleeves and get to work. This position may require some occasional work on Saturday’s, over the summer and some travel within the state of Texas.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Education or related field from an accredited four-year college or university required. Masters Degree is strongly preferred
- Standard Principal Certificate or higher issued by the Texas State Board of Education is preferred
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience required, preferably with at risk, special education or ESL student population
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory/management position required.
- At least 3 years teaching in private or public classroom with 9-12 grade level is preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
- Ability to read, write and understand English required
- Required to pass a pre-employment fingerprinting as part of the background check
- Required to submit original college transcripts, service records and credentials within first 30 days of employment
Benefits:
- Employee Health Premium 100% Covered by Employer
- Employer Paid $20,000 Group Life Insurance Policy
- Vision, Dental, Life, and Many More Ancillary Insurance Options
- Automatically placed in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
- Paid time off (For Full Time Staff Only)
Pay Range Based on Education, Experience Certifications and/or Credentials:
$75,000 to $85,000 per year
*Annually salary is calculated at a prorated rate from effective date of hire
How to Apply: All applicants should apply online at https://triumphpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
Not all applicants will be interviewed. Applicants who are chosen for interviews will be required to complete our online application prior to being interviewed.
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