Substitute Principal

Principal

Principals for the School District of Philadelphia serve as the instructional and operational leader of a District school and work twelve months in accordance with the administrative calendar. Principals provide a clear vision for learning for all students; ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment; and cultivate strong relationships with and acts in service to diverse stakeholders including families and communities. Principals are expected to promote high quality instructional practices, passionately enjoy working with children and believe that all students can achieve. Principals are responsible for selecting and assigning staff, supporting differentiated professional growth and building the leadership capacity of staff and will work no less than an eight hour day. Principals in the district must collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, manage school operations and effectively evaluate and develop staff.

Areas of Opportunity

Large high schools (>

1000 students)

Turnaround schools (intense focus on immediately reversing student growth / achievement trends)

New school models

High-performing, special admission schools

Small neighborhood elementary schools

Schools serving bi-lingual families and students

Essential Functions

• Develop, articulate, steward, and operationalize a clear vision for learning for all students and implement a strategic plan to accomplish that vision.
• Ensure that all school stakeholders are able to articulate a clear and shared vision for learning.
• Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment for all.
• Promote high quality instructional practices that consistently allow for excellent instruction school-wide.
• Be visible and consistent presence throughout the school.
• Provide teachers with timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice.
• Clearly communicate learning and development goals that reflect high expectations for learning and growth, a belief that all students can learn, and a commitment to meet each student's educational needs.
• Develop a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students that promote critical reflection, shared accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage conflict constructively at all levels.
• Develop systems and a school culture that promotes peer feedback, support, and collaboration.
• Carefully select and effectively assign staff.
• Support the professional growth of staff members in a differentiated manner based on identified needs and individual goals.
• Deliberately build leadership capacity among staff.
• Collect, analyze, and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, student and staff well-being, and professional development for staff.
• Develop positive and collaborative relationships with families.
• Self-motivated to initiate and sustain relationships with community business, cultural and not for profit partners.
• Manage the school budget, requisitions, and all school funds.
• Oversee the upkeep of school facilities and physical plant.

Essential Competencies

Leadership Development Specialty

Educator Evaluation Specialty

Minimum Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap / disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices. Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for an Elementary or Secondary School Principal.