Principal - Junior Academy

Drew Charter School•Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Principal of the Junior Academy provides leadership for school staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive educational program. The Principal administers all aspects of the Academy’s programming in a manner consistent with the school’s mission, goals, and objectives. The role leads Academy strategy and operations, staff supervision and development, school culture, and budget and asset management. The position reports to the Chief Academic Officer and is a full-time, exempt role with an annual compensation range of $121,155–$158,868.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Georgia Teaching license and Leadership/Administrator’s License required.
Four to six years of previous work-related experience.
At least five years of successful teaching experience, with evidence of expertise in implementing project-based learning.
Prior administrative experience as an assistant principal or Dean of Students.
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial data analysis; computers and IT; administrative procedures; customer and personal service; health services; human resources; safety and security; management; education and training; and applicable laws and regulations.
Strong skills in reading comprehension, speaking, writing, active learning and listening, critical thinking, learning strategies, monitoring, personnel management, time management, service orientation, social perceptiveness, judgment and decision-making, and systems analysis.
Ability to work in a role with high mental effort and stress, including complex tasks, interactions with others, tight deadlines, and exposure to public criticism.
Ability to perform light work, including exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Educational Specialist degree or above.

Responsibilities

Develop educational goals, standards, policies, and procedures for the Academy; analyze school data and use it to inform strategic plans.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain Academy staff, including supervising and evaluating the Dean of Students.
Develop instructional schedules and coordinate master schedules to provide high-quality academic opportunities for students.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements relating to student data, testing, and school operations.
Collaborate with Drew leaders and other Academy Principals to align programs, practices, academic expectations, student supports, and transitions across Academies.
Set a vision and goals for the Junior Academy aligned with Drew’s mission and strategic plan, and translate organizational priorities into measurable Academy actions and outcomes.
Communicate relevant information to students, families, staff, stakeholders, and board committees as needed.
Work with community partners and stakeholders to advance Academy goals and student academic outcomes.
Support and promote the Junior Academy athletics program and collaborate with program leaders to ensure equitable access to school and extracurricular experiences.
Provide feedback, professional development, coaching, and improvement plans to staff and direct reports; build staff wellness and a high-quality leadership team.
Facilitate faculty participation in decision-making through the AIS structure and serve as a collaborative member of the administrative team.
Maintain a positive school culture, model expectations, and build a strong school community with parents and stakeholders.
Plan and manage school programming, traditions, trips, events, incentives, and community functions in coordination with school leaders and staff.
Respond to and resolve student, staff, and parent complaints and grievances; support the Dean of Students with leadership and Student Code of Conduct administration, and provide discipline and restorative practices when the Dean is absent.
Attend evening school functions and school-related community events, including academic, program-related, and athletic events; participate in parent meetings and conferences as needed.
Coordinate budgets with curriculum and instruction initiatives, approve expenditures, manage budgets, and oversee daily school operations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.