Principal - Bayard Taylor School

School District of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city's 200,000 school-aged children. The district seeks school leaders who have a passion for working with children and leading innovation to ensure all students achieve. With a diverse complement of over 200 schools, the district offers a wide range of school leadership opportunities. Successful District principals are highly motivated, persistent and creative educators who are able to align a school's resources, systems and people around a rigorous instructional program. A principalship in the district provides the chance to be an integral part of an urban education renewal effort from its inception.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution
Five years of full-time, paid, professional educational experience, two of which have been as a Principal or Assistant Principal, educational administrator or other leadership position at the elementary, middle or secondary school level.
Must have a valid PDE Admin certification
Current School District of Philadelphia sitting Principals
Those in the Principal eligibility Talent Pool
Principals who have left the School District of Philadelphia in the last three years in good standing.

Nice To Haves

All newly appointed principals are required to attend the New Principals' Academy Summer Institute.

Responsibilities

Serve as the instructional and operational leader of a District school.
Provide a clear vision for learning for all students.
Ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment.
Cultivate strong relationships with and acts in service to diverse stakeholders, including families and communities.
Promote high-quality instructional practices.
Passionately enjoy working with children, and believe that all students can achieve.
Select and assign staff.
Support differentiated professional growth.
Build the leadership capacity of staff.
Collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement.
Manage school operations.
Effectively evaluate and develop staff.
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.