Principal - Private School

St. Philips School & Community Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The position of Principal is a member of the St. Philip’s School and Community Center administrative team and is the head of the School Department. The position reports to the Headmaster/Executive Director. This position is full-time, exempt. The Principal will be an experienced, energetic, and innovative person of integrity and serve as the academic and pastoral leader of the school community. The successful applicant will be a relationship-builder, forging partnerships with all constituencies. The principal will participate fully in the life of the school, be an exceptional communicator and team-builder, embrace change, and demonstrate the ability to articulate a vision and to plan strategically for the future. The Principal is charged with the comprehensive responsibility for all activities involving students and faculty. The successful candidate will be a master educator and mentor and will have exceptional interpersonal skills.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a highly capable leader who is adept at communicating and collaborating with all stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications include a principal license (or in progress), a teacher certification and prior experience in management of employees.
Candidates must be passionate about deepening the school’s commitment to innovation, understand the positive impact of technology on education, and work to enhance the student-centered program of the school.
Masters degree or higher
Minimum of 5 years of school administrative experience
Commitment to lead educational initiatives based on education research
Demonstrated leadership skills in guiding teaching and learning best practices and fostering a strong Christian educational environment
Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills to effectively lead faculty and staff
Strong communication skills to effectively connect with all constituents, including students, faculty, parents, Board members and administrative colleagues
Demonstrated strategic thinking, planning and implementation of initiatives through collaborative leadership
Strong knowledge and understanding of technology as a tool to support high quality teaching and learning
Ideal candidate must demonstrate Employee Core Values: Servant Heart Respectful Trustworthy Pursuing Excellence Collaborative Dedicated

Nice To Haves

Independent school knowledge and experience a plus

Responsibilities

Conducts regular meetings with faculty which will deal both with routine school matters and with the stimulating exchange of ideas on issues of educational/philosophical interest and concern.
Oversee the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activity programs of the school; to assist in the planning and the presentation of school assemblies and programs; to assist in maintaining a comprehensive calendar of school events; to keep the entire school community informed of various school programs and activities.
Provide for the academic guidance of students; to maintain complete academic records on all students; to oversee the grading and the reporting of standards and methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement.
Responsible for establishing guidelines for proper student conduct and dress; to maintain student discipline consonant with school policies; to monitor students’ adherence to established school rules; to maintain accurate records of student attendance and citizenship.
Be a visible presence in all areas of the school; to work toward a resolution of all problems - both routine and unique - as they arise; to keep the head of school informed of the general programs, activities, and problems of the school.
Prepare a master school class schedule and to assign teachers and students to classes and other obligations.
Serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures.
Assist in the admission process for the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrollment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the missions of the organization, the school and its leadership.