School Principal

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION : Principal / Administration

JOB TYPE : Full-Time

Focused Staffing Group, partnered with a premier arts-integrated K-8 public charter school, seeks a Principal of Instruction to inspire educators to excel in their craft and empower students to reach their highest potential.

Responsibilities of School Principal include but Are Not Limited to :

The Principal is primarily responsible for developing and supervising a talented team of teachers and related support personnel, offering guidance and support to enhance their teaching effectiveness and professional growth as they strive to foster participatory, student-centered classrooms.

The Principal will coordinate assessments to monitor students' academic performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

Collaborating closely with the charter’s CEO, the Principal will work to create and uphold an outcomes-driven, joyful educational environment that supports students in developing the skills necessary to pursue their dreams.

School leaders ready to make a meaningful impact on education as a driving force behind academic excellence are invited to join us in shaping the future of student agents of change.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Drive and support implementation of the School’s vision and guiding principles to ensure a positive, achievement-focused school culture for students, teachers, staff and families,
• Lead and supervise a high-functioning team of educators focused on driving superior academic performance while fostering a high level of personal responsibility,
• In collaboration with the CEO, recruit and select instructional and support staff,
• Provide all instructional staff with personalized professional development,
• Supervise and monitor instructional methods, provide professional development opportunities, and coach teachers around effective instructional strategies
• Establish priorities for professional development in collaboration with the instructional leadership team,
• Provide leadership and professional development for staff in student data analysis and intervention planning / implementation / assessment for students across performance tiers, especially those performing below grade level standards,
• Support teachers in setting personal annual goals while monitoring and supporting progress towards achievement utilizing walk-throughs and the Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System,
• Ensure that teachers regularly communicate with parents and share assessment information and student data through student-led conferences, interims, and report cards,
• Engage parents and other stakeholders in school activities to engender a community-centered approach to learning and development,
• Support the CEO in ensuring effective collection and analysis of student performance data to identify struggling students, curriculum shortfalls, and address teacher quality issues,
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for raising achievement of subgroups who do not meet proficiency or who do not make adequate growth.,
• Manage various administration functions, including testing schedules and absenteeism coverage for teachers,
• Work closely with the CEO and Dean of Students to embed a positive, productive culture throughout the school community,
• Enforce a positive school behavior plan based on the Board-adopted Student Success Manual,
• Ensure schedules support instructional and curricular goals for arts and academic programming, including special education, and
• Conduct regular learning walks to help staff maintain a high bar of excellence and provide continuous feedback to staff.

Qualities Skills and Characteristics :

This position requires a creative and inspiring educator with adult leadership experience, high energy, excellent organizational abilities, and a commitment to creating a warm and supportive environment for children and their parents.

Applicants must demonstrate :

Educational Background and Requirements :