Principal (Middle/HS - ESE)

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

2d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal works in partnership with the Superintendent and Education Leadership Team to build and maintain a culture of high academic expectations in which every student can succeed to their maximum ability. The Principal maintains a safe and healthy environment and facilitates parent and guardian participation to maximize each student’s learning potential. This is a year-round position at UCP TLA Campus in Orlando, Florida, within UCP Charter Schools, an inclusive PreK–12 school network serving students with and without disabilities. UCP’s instructional approach includes customized instruction, technology and art integration, and project-based learning. The Principal leads school operations, instructional improvement, staff development, student safety, enrollment, compliance, and family and community engagement. The role manages fiscal and human resources, supports effective instruction and student growth, and develops the school’s leadership capacity and professional culture.

Requirements

Master’s degree preferred; equivalent may be considered.
Current Florida Teacher Certification.
Minimum of 3 years of assistant principal or similar school leadership experience.
At least 5 years of classroom teaching experience, including teaching children with disabilities in a regular classroom.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead a school community toward improved academic achievement.
Demonstrated success working with diverse students, parents, and families, including people with limited English proficiency and students with disabilities.
Experience hiring and managing teachers and other instructional staff, and collaborating with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members.
Knowledge and experience implementing project-based learning and differentiating instruction for a wide range of learners.
Ability to mentor teachers in reflective practice.
Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development.
Knowledge of school district, exceptional education compliance, and Department of Children and Families policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Education Leadership certification preferred.
Principal certification preferred.
Florida DCF Director’s credential preferred for PreK; may be completed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Uphold professional conduct, student welfare, student and parent rights, and applicable state, local, school, and governing board policies.
Collaborate with parents, students, stakeholders, and school and district leaders to develop and enact a shared vision, mission, and core values.
Manage school finances through responsible budgeting, decision-making, accounting, and ongoing revenue and expense monitoring.
Ensure full school enrollment by leading weekly admission team meetings, monitoring intake, building community referral relationships, and coordinating with marketing.
Recruit, hire, develop, support, and retain diverse, effective instructional personnel.
Manage scheduling and resources, submit the Master Schedule on time, and monitor teacher certification.
Complete compliance requirements on time, including CharterLinks, applicable DCF requirements, and drills.
Organize work, tasks, and projects to support productivity, staff learning, student learning, and deadlines.
Use data, technology, and communication systems to improve school operations, safety, climate, and student learning.
Use and coach effective conflict resolution, constructive conversations, and stakeholder management; communicate outcomes to school and district leaders.
Establish and maintain school security systems and comply with school safety requirements.
Work with Consortium and school leaders on policies to address chronic absenteeism and out-of-school suspensions.
Build a school climate of high expectations that supports student academic growth and well-being.
Align learning goals and classroom instruction with state academic standards, adopted curricula, and the K–12 reading plan.
Develop systems for evidence-based intervention, acceleration, and enrichment that meet student needs.
Promote data analysis for all student subgroups, coach staff to improve learning and reduce achievement gaps, and ensure appropriate data is submitted in Google folders.
Monitor student learning growth using ongoing progress data and applicable local, statewide, and other assessments.
Monitor implementation of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices by instructional personnel.
Maintain routines and procedures for a safe, respectful, student-centered learning environment and administer student misconduct policies fairly and positively.
Provide timely, actionable feedback and coaching on standards-aligned instructional practices, including documented walkthroughs.
Help instructional personnel recognize and respond to student needs to reduce or eliminate achievement gaps.
Engage in professional learning, model self-reflection, and seek and receive feedback.
Develop and implement a school-wide professional learning plan based on staff and student needs, revising it as necessary.
Evaluate professional practice and provide ongoing feedback to assistant principals and instructional personnel to support continuous improvement.
Provide time and resources for staff collaboration and shared accountability, and follow state professional learning standards.
Build productive, caring, and trusting relationships among school leaders and personnel to strengthen professional capacity and instructional practice.
Develop current and future school leaders, delegate responsibilities, and hold school leaders accountable.
Plan for staff turnover and succession and provide effective induction and mentoring opportunities.
Use the community’s cultural, social, and intellectual context and resources.
Model respectful communication, remain visible and accessible, and listen and respond to parents, students, and stakeholders.
Recognize stakeholder contributions and use appropriate technology and communication to partner with families on student expectations and academic performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.