Principal, NES (Wheatley HS)

Houston Independent School District

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4801 Providence Street, Houston, Texas (US-TX), 77020-7235, US Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
Job description

Location: Wheatley High School 

Department: Wheatley HS 

Area:Central 

Contract Months:12 

Salary Range: $130,000.00  $180,000.00 

Academic Year: 26-27 

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Principal of a New Education System (NES) School, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education by leading a team of educators and driving academic excellence. This role combines visionary leadership, instructional expertise, and effective management skills to create an innovative learning environment that meets the needs of students in the 21st century. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the school's operations, fostering a positive culture, and ensuring the implementation of the New Education System's principles.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Possesses a moral and ethical compass.
  • Demonstrates a heart and passion for leadership.
  • Identifies quality instructional and non-instructional staff and inspires excellence in them.
  • Shows strong self-esteem.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

  • Makes decisions for the benefit of the school and community s/he serves.
  • Exhibits the flexibility and willingness to accept change.
  • Possesses courage and persistence of one’s convictions.
  • Balances a superb intellect with common sense.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Develops and implements plans to:
  • Increase student achievement
  • Increase attendance
  • Increase graduation rates
  • Strengthen instructional opportunities
  • Provide a safe learning environment
  • Provide student services
  • Comply with federal, state, and local laws and Board policies and procedures and other school district initiatives.

Education

  • Master’s degree
  • Valid Texas Principal certification

Experience

  • A minimum of three years of exemplary teaching experience or comparable leadership experience is essential.
  • Administrative experience as Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
  • Additional leadership experience on the campus or otherwise is essential.

Other Requirements

  • Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders including:
  • Teachers and staff
  • Students and parents
  • Community and business partners
  • Other members of the school and district community.
  • Selects and mentors a high quality school staff.
  • Develops and maintains quality data, a balanced budget, and operational systems control closely tied to instructional priorities.

 

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. 

About this role

Summary

Lead a school, oversee operations, foster culture, improve student outcomes, manage staff, ensure compliance.

Job title

Principal, NES (Wheatley HS)

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Houston, TX; onsite work only

Salary

$130,000.00 – $180,000.00

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certificationleadershipcommunicationdata managementbudgeting

Preferred skills

mentoringcommunity engagementcollaborative planning

Specializations

leadershipeducationstudent achievement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site