Principal - Sarasota Prep Academy (new school)

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 scholars in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA is committed to a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. Our mission is to provide an academically rigorous classical education that equips scholars with real-world readiness, preparing them for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of scholars from every background, CSUSA is closing gaps in achievement and opportunity, embodying our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

As a Classical Principal, you will be a visionary leader responsible for fostering a rigorous, virtue-driven, and technology-enhanced classical learning environment. Your leadership will guide faculty and scholars through a whole-child approach that integrates academic excellence with scholar wellness, community service, and sustainability. If you are passionate about inspiring and motivating young learners and prioritize scholar-centered education, CSUSA is the right place for you.

How You Will Impact Education

Instruction / Education Responsibilities

• Educational Leadership : Serve as the primary educational leader, embodying the principles of the Classical Educational Model, including the Trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) to ensure a comprehensive, cohesive curriculum.
• Chief Administrator : Oversee all school operations, ensuring that classical methodologies are implemented effectively and align with CSUSA's standards and vision.
• Staff Development : Supervise, mentor, and cultivate leadership in faculty, emphasizing classical pedagogy and promoting continuous improvement in teaching practices.
• Stakeholder Communication : Engage with all stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that supports the classical educational approach and community involvement.
• Visionary Leadership : Shape a vision of success for all scholars within the CSUSA framework, emphasizing the importance of character formation alongside academic achievement.
• Sustainable Success Planning : Lead the school community in long-term strategic planning, with ongoing monitoring and support to achieve measurable milestones in classical education.
• Climate for Success : Create a nurturing and supportive school climate conducive to scholar success, exemplifying the virtues central to the classical tradition.
• Teacher Development : Enhance teacher practice through regular observations, coaching, and feedback focused on the implementation of classical educational principles.
• Data-Driven Management : Manage people, data, and processes with a clear focus on school improvement, utilizing classical assessment methods to guide instructional strategies.

Professional Standards for Educational Leaders

Required Qualifications and Skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Noise level may rise during periods of high student traffic.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).