Secondary School Principal (Grades 6–12)
Knox City-O'Brien CISD — Knox City, Texas
Start Date: July 1st
Student Enrollment: Approximately 90 students
Classification: Full-Time, 12-Month Position
About Our District
Knox City-O'Brien CISD is a small, rural district in the heart of West Texas, serving approximately 195 students from PK3 through 12th grade. Our secondary campus serves grades 6–12 with a student population of around 90. We pride ourselves on our tight-knit community, strong values, and deep commitment to student success. Our staff, families, and community work hand-in-hand to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment for all.
Position Overview
We are seeking an energetic, visionary, and student-centered leader to serve as Principal of our 6–12 secondary campus. The ideal candidate will foster academic excellence, lead a collaborative team, and inspire a positive school culture aligned with our district's mission. This role requires a dynamic communicator, strong instructional leader, and a compassionate yet firm administrator who understands the value of rural education and community engagement.
Responsibilities
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Lead the daily operations and instructional leadership of the secondary campus (grades 6–12).
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Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive school culture where students and staff thrive.
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Collaborate with teachers to implement effective instructional practices and use data to drive improvement.
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Support student success through academic and extracurricular program development.
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Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the greater community.
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Supervise and evaluate campus staff to ensure high standards of performance.
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Oversee campus budgeting, scheduling, compliance, and other administrative duties.
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Serve as a key member of the district leadership team.
Qualifications
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Valid Texas Principal Certification required.
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Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
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Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
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Previous campus or district-level leadership experience preferred.
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Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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Commitment to the values of small-town education and community involvement.
Why Knox City-O'Brien?
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Supportive and tight-knit school community
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Small class sizes with opportunity for personalized instruction
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Dedicated and experienced staff
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Strong community pride in education and student achievement
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Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students and families
How to Apply
Submit a completed application via our website @ https://www.applitrack.com/Region9/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=988
For additional information you can contact:
Colin Howeth
Superintendent, Knox City-O'Brien CISD
Email: colin.howeth@knoxcityschools.net
Phone: 940-657-3521 ext. 3
Knox City-O’Brien CISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.