School Principal / Executive Director - AAJP

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish • Terrytown, LA

373d • $100,000

About The Position

The Executive Director at Athlos Academy is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the school. This includes overseeing staff management, academic programs, operations, classroom culture, communication, public relations, and professionalism. The Executive Director will work closely with the School Model Support and the Governing Board to ensure the school meets its educational goals and maintains compliance with all applicable laws and policies. The position requires a strong commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and promoting the school's mission and vision.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Educational Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years of school leadership experience.
• 3-5 years of successful teaching experience.
• Preferred experience in turnaround work.
• Educational Administrator License.
• Clear FBI background check.
• Strong verbal and writing skills in English; Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentors, recruits and/or retains high-quality teachers and staff, terminates when necessary.
• Oversees professional development of all teachers and staff.
• Observes all classes regularly; oversees and assesses the performance of all school employees.
• Holds employee evaluation conferences based on records of performance observations.
• Ensures collaboration and team building among staff.
• Manages conflicts and relations between school employees skillfully.
• Oversees employee screening measures to ensure that each employee has undergone an appropriate background check.
• Acts as the primary instructional leader for the school.
• Ensures students are meeting all growth benchmarks.
• Evaluates instructional program effectiveness; develops and enforces policies and procedures.
• Ensures implementation of instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication.
• Monitors special projects accountability timelines and coordinates timely completion.
• Collaborates with staff for united school improvement plan.
• Monitors, directs, and implements the administration of assessments.
• Monitors and analyzes student performance assessment data preparing reports as needed for various special projects.
• Oversees special service programs implementation and compliance.
• Analyzes student achievement data, draws logical conclusions and prepares comprehensive reports.
• Holds and attends parent/teacher/student conferences, open houses, and other parent and community events.
• Abides by all state and federal laws that apply to charter schools and charter policy.
• Ensures there is proper documentation on operations of charter programs to develop accurate budget.
• Maintains fiscal control, report accurate fiscal information.
• Ensures smooth operation of school facilities, school finance and risk management.
• Ensures school-wide compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Attends all required governing board and state meetings.
• Participates in the school's annual fiscal audit and oversees the preparation of the school's annual budget.
• Ensures school safety by performing fire drills and other drills.
• Preparation of financial and statistical documents and reports.
• Ensures school facilities are managed effectively.
• Requires students to demonstrate positive behaviors aligned with the school's vision and mission.
• Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.
• Consistently implements school-wide management policies.
• Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.
• Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.
• Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.
• Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.
• Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.
• Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
• Connects with the community and elevates the status of the school within the community.
• Establishes rapport with parents, students, school staff, and Athlos Academy board of directors.
• Coordinates with the school's parent organization to increase parental involvement within the school.
• Builds positive relations with state education departments, other charter schools, and school districts.
• Models the Athlos culture.
• Implements school policies.
• Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.
• Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development.
• Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.
• Actively participates in critical school events.
• Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
• Honors schedules and deadlines.
• Implements school strategic plan.
• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations.
• Works cooperatively with parents and teaching mentors to strengthen the educational program.
• Oversees overall school operations.
• Promotes and maintains a positive and effective school climate.

Benefits

• Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match.
• Wellness Wednesdays, which encourage staff wellness schoolwide.
• Safety training and security cameras.
• 26 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours.
• Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children.
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access.
• Network-level professional development during the summer and throughout the year.
• Opportunity to grow professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Master's degree