Principal

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal serves as the instructional leader and chief administrator of their designated school(s) and is responsible for the direction of the instructional program, overall management and operation of the school(s) and related facilities. This includes the supervision of all certificated and classified employees assigned to serve in the school(s).

Requirements

Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred
Valid Ohio Professional Teaching License preferred or valid Ohio Resident Educator License preferred
Valid Ohio Professional Administrator License preferred, or valid Ohio Alternative Principal License preferred, OR enrolled in an approved preparation program preferred
Prior teaching experience required
Minimum 2 years experience as a School Administrator/leadership role
Proficient in student information systems (SIS)
Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
Knowledge of alternative educational programs, including independent study
Knowledge of curriculum, including highly developed competencies in at least one content area
Knowledge of on-line/virtual learning platforms
Ability to use technology, software applications for data collection and analysis
Experience delivering results; strong analytic capability and business acumen
Self-sufficient and focused on excellent customer service

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to all staff in promoting the vision and mission of the charter school
Provides guidance, supervision and assistance in instructional practices and curriculum development that is responsive to the academic and cultural needs of the student population, including English Language Learners and Special Education students
Provides leadership for and facilitates collaboration with all stakeholders on identifying goals for student achievement; assesses progress toward meeting the goals; develops the School's Single Plan for Student Achievement and measures the outcomes of these
Supervises and evaluates the performance of all assigned certificated and classified employees; provides counseling and assistance, recommends appropriate action in cases of substandard performances, and identifies and encourages individual teachers with leadership potential
Counsels students, recommends, and implements student disciplinary actions in accordance with the Education Code, Charter School policy, and procedures, and the school's student responsibility code
Maintains a school climate that ensures the safety, health, and welfare of students and employees; organizes and implements a "Safe School Plan"; complies with mandated child abuse reporting procedures
Provides effective professional development and training for all stakeholders to improve student achievement and build capacity of teachers to improve teaching services to students
Monitors student assignments and teacher caseloads according to school policies
Carries out a program of community outreach and parent support as a means of communicating and strengthening the school program
Collaborates with operations staff to monitor compliance with attendance procedures, and audits.
Plans, organizes, and conducts school extra-curricular activities and events
Ensures adherence to federal and state laws, reporting requirements and maintenance of school plans
Makes periodic appraisals of pupil progress and directs reports to parents
Plans, coordinates and reviews the work of Leadership Team
Serves as assigned on committees
Administrative duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time
Manage, coordinate, supervise, coach and direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of team members and oversee their daily activities