Pool/Potential Principal - Houston

Richard Milburn Academy•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal will carry out the mission of RMA - Texas by directing and managing the instructional program and supervising general operations for the assigned school site. This role provides leadership to ensure an instructional program that meets the needs of all students while operating at a high academic level.

Requirements

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
A strong major in education, administration or curriculum/instruction with a working knowledge of academic and administrative use of computers.
A valid state administrator's certification preferred.
A combination of at least ten (10) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher and as a supervisor.
A proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Corporate Board may deem appropriate.

Responsibilities

Monitor the blended instructional program by reviewing teacher lesson plans, observing classroom instruction on a weekly basis, conferencing with staff, and analyzing assessment data.
Provide educational leadership focused on improving student performance and program effectiveness.
Work closely with Central Office Directors and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the blended curriculum.
Ensure implementation of high performance program offerings that maximize student opportunities.
Implement and monitor utilization of Blended Learning and technology to improve student, staff, and administrative productivity.
Implement District curriculum/instruction staff development in a timely and effective manner.
Supervise and develop the campus response to intervention (RTI) effort.
Schedule and administer local ARD, LPAC and 504 committee meetings/hearings.
Schedule Instructional Assistants and Special Education teachers according to ARD requirements.
Monitor special education data submissions and ensure confidentiality and security of records.
Ensure special education IEP data is uploaded by teachers and vetted in advance of ARD committee meetings.
Secure and ensure accuracy and timely updates of student cumulative files.
Expedite the process of gathering TREX requests within tight timelines.
Monitor teacher grade submissions each week to ensure compliance with RMA policies.
Support and advance the RMA mission with teachers.
Utilize metric data to ensure required student enrollment and attendance levels.
Initiate, maintain, and assess programs to actively recruit students.
Project a supportive campus environment to assist in establishing and maintaining a positive teaching and learning experience.
Work collaboratively and constructively with central office personnel, other directors and contractors.
Communicate with staff, students, and parents in a clear and effective manner, resolving conflict.
Develop activities that recognize and honor students, staff, and community volunteers.
Develop, implement, communicate, and manage a student discipline plan.
Ensure compliance of school codes of conduct by enforcing disciplinary actions.
Monitor student attendance and devise and implement strategies that improve student attendance.
Provide leadership to all aspects of the school and its programs.
Maintain regular and effective communication with the RMA Central Office and work closely with staff to develop teamwork.
Effectively work with Human Resources to maintain approved staff levels by recruiting, selecting, compensating, orienting, training, and managing employees.
Ensure all employee paperwork and personnel management reports are processed accurately and timely.
Regularly communicate and ensure staff compliance with all policies and procedures.
Define and communicate expectations for staff.
Observe and document job performance, provide development supervision, and conduct performance evaluation conferences.
Implement campus annual budget based on program needs, estimated enrollment, staffing, and other fiscal demands.
Align expenditures in accordance to Grants Policies and Procedures where applicable.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of accurate site budgets and financial records.
Provide required reports for all school operations including, but not limited to, enrollment, attendance, payroll, budgets.
Follow all Policy and Procedures for Contracts and Agreements, Time Cards, Accounts Payable, Petty Cash, and Inventory.
Manage the use of the school site; supervise the maintenance of the site to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Develop and maintain a physical security plan, including key control, emergency evacuations and medical emergencies.
Host, attend, and ensure proper, accurate minutes of any site Advisory Board meetings.
Ensure timely and accurate notification to parents of all school board meetings.
Promote a positive image of the school and reinforce that image by creating opportunities for parents and community members to visit the school.
Demonstrate an awareness of the community/school needs while articulating and seeking community support for the school's mission.
Work with the Central Office in developing and implementing a plan to expand student participation in the site program.
Make regular contact with a variety of community groups to advance the RMA effort.
Engage in activities to improve leadership skills.
Participate openly with staff, students and the community to seek suggestions for self-improvement.
Be an appropriate role model by demonstrating professionalism and concern and respect for the dignity and human worth of staff, students, community members, and people in general.
Comply with and demand compliance from staff of all applicable state and federal statutes, local board policies and administrative guidelines, and all appropriate code of ethics.