School Principal - Lenoir YDC
About The Position
The School Principal provides leadership and management of all educational programs at the Lenoir Youth Development Center. This role oversees instructional staff, ensures compliance with state standards and special education requirements, and fosters a safe, structured learning environment for youth in the juvenile justice system. The principal supervises and evaluates teachers and support staff, coordinates professional development, and manages school operations including curriculum and data analysis. The position also collaborates with community schools, colleges, and state education officials to support student transitions and enhance learning opportunities. Serving as the instructional leader, the principal promotes academic excellence, staff effectiveness, and positive student outcomes in alignment with the mission of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in School Administration
- A valid "A" or "M" NC teaching license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading teachers in delivering effective instruction aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
- Knowledge of policies and/or procedures related to Exceptional Children (EC) services.
- Experience supervising instructional personnel to enhance educational outcomes.
- Experience using student performance data to guide instruction and/or school improvement efforts.
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary service team.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and management of all educational programs at the Lenoir Youth Development Center.
- Oversees instructional staff.
- Ensures compliance with state standards and special education requirements.
- Fosters a safe, structured learning environment for youth in the juvenile justice system.
- Supervises and evaluates teachers and support staff.
- Coordinates professional development.
- Manages school operations including curriculum and data analysis.
- Collaborates with community schools, colleges, and state education officials to support student transitions and enhance learning opportunities.
- Promotes academic excellence, staff effectiveness, and positive student outcomes.
Benefits
- paid vacation
- paid sick leave
- paid holidays
- retirement
- health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
