Principal - Durham

TMSA Public Charter Schools•Durham, NC

About The Position

Principal Job Description Summary The Principal is responsible for the management and day-to-day operations of the school. The principal reports to the Superintendent. The principal serves as the school's chief executive and has the authority to carry out his or her responsibilities per the direction, policies, and regulations established by the Board and the Central Office. The principal is responsible for the school's success in partnership with the Central Office. S/he provides direction for implementing the organization's vision and mission, provides leadership for establishing and implementing its annual goals and objectives, and enables the School to fulfill its legal, fiduciary, and moral responsibilities.

Requirements

Understand the unique nature of charter schools.
Has strong leadership skills and is willing to give students, staff, and families clear, direct, and tough feedback.
Capable of understanding how policy shifts, fresh ideas, or events will be perceived by others.
Demonstrates adeptness in stress management while embracing accountability for addressing challenges and rectifying errors.
Inspires and motivates students and staff.
The Principal is always searching for a solution to the next problem.
They strike a balance between confidence in their decisions and the humility to admit there's always room for improvement, setting a tone of continuous improvement.
A Master’s Degree or higher in Educational Leadership is required.
Professional Educator’s License required
Five years of successful experience in education leadership is required.

Nice To Haves

Charter School Admin experience is a plus.
Preferred in Educational Leadership

Responsibilities

Implements a high-quality, rigorous, joyful elementary and middle school program consistent with TMSA’s mission and vision.
Sets ambitious school goals for student achievement and performance and holds staff members accountable for achieving results.
Oversees all School Improvement Plan efforts.
Foster a Culture of Innovation: Encourage creativity and innovation among staff and students, fostering an environment where new ideas are valued and encouraged.
Promote Academic Excellence: Set high academic standards and provide support and resources to ensure that all students, regardless of background or ability, have the opportunity to excel academically.
Enhance Student Engagement: Implement strategies to increase student engagement and participation in the learning process, creating dynamic and interactive classroom environments.
Support Professional Development: Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge, ensuring they are equipped to meet the diverse needs of students.
Assures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Works with the Central Office to oversee the school's growth to its full capacity with grades K-8
Develop enrollment objectives and execute programs to achieve them, including recruiting and retaining students in numbers sufficient for sound school finances.
Helps TMSA Leadership determine the school’s vision, overall direction, and short- and long-term goals.
Oversees the charter renewal and site visit process and development of the school's Annual Report.
Develops, implements, and ensures adherence to the school’s improvement plan.
Keeps the TMSA Leadership fully informed on the condition of the school and all the important factors influencing it.
Attends all Board Meetings.
Creates and sustains an environment of mutual respect, high standards, safety, and learning support.
Oversees the school’s safety and security plans.
Ensures code compliance with the state/local municipalities, including the health department and fire marshal.
Develop a communication plan and provide transparent, open communication to the staff and the school community.
Provides general oversight of all school activities, manages the day-to-day operation of the school, and develops an efficient organization through coordination with the Central Office, Board, committees, staff, and volunteers.
Ensures the AP of Academics has the necessary resources and expertise to lead the school’s educational program.
Recruit all staff members and make hiring and/or firing recommendations to the Central Office's HR department.
In accordance with policies and regulations, contracts are implemented, and the salary scale is followed.
Evaluates and supervises all staff members.
Provide coaching when necessary.
In collaboration with the admin team, identify personnel issues and act promptly.
Reviews the Student and Staff Handbooks in conjunction with the admin team and makes recommendations to the Central Office.
Acts as Chief Financial Officer for the school and ensures that the school complies with our Finance Policy.
The Principal reviews the financial statements and data presented to the Board, including enrollment, income, expenditures, cash flow, budget variances, and the school's general financial health.
Works with the AP of Operations and the Finance Department of the Central Office to develop and implement an annual operating budget based on revenue.
Inform the finance department before initiating any variances from the budget.
Works with the Finance Department of the Central Office to ensure financing to support short- and long-term goals.
Helps the Central Office design, implement, and monitor a viable fund-raising plan, policies, regulations, and procedures.
Acts as our Federal Programs Director.
Oversees all grant applications and ensures compliance with implementation.
Encourages the integration of the school within the community by using effective communication and public relations programs.
Acts as an advocate within the public and private sectors for issues relevant to the school.
Serves as chief spokesperson for the school, assuring proper representation of the school and the Board to the community.