School Principal

New Paradigm for Education•Detroit, MI

17d

About The Position

New Paradigm For Education (NPFE), a non-profit Charter Management Organization serving 2,100 students in Detroit, Michigan, seeks an instructional leader to manage the day-to-day operations and academic and cultural vision of a PreK–12 school. The Principal coaches and develops adults and works from proven curriculum, strong instructional practices, knowledge of adult learning, and a commitment to educational excellence and student success. School leaders support NPFE’s academic vision and direction under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer. They are expected to make decisions, conduct difficult conversations, build strong teams, and operate with urgency and integrity. The role includes responsibilities across instructional leadership, staff coaching and evaluation, school culture, family engagement, operational management, leadership, and data-driven practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; a degree in education is preferred.
Five or more years of teaching experience.
Two or more years of managing adults in an instructional setting.
Must possess, or be on a path to receive, valid Michigan Administrator Certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education is highly preferred.
Current Michigan Teaching Certificate is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide exemplary leadership to school community members to achieve strong academic performance and prepare scholars for success to, through, and beyond college.
Demonstrate commitment to academic achievement and scholars’ growth and development.
Develop and communicate school systems, culture, and vision, and create and implement a plan to achieve that vision.
Use data to inform decisions and model data-informed practice for teachers and instructional leaders.
Ensure implementation and consistency of NPFE’s academic model and alignment with state and other rigorous standards.
Conduct ongoing observations and provide feedback grounded in NPFE’s coaching model.
Lead and manage faculty and staff, including evaluations, retention, coaching, professional development, observations, and communication.
Support recruitment of strong staff members.
Ensure instructional staff provide rigorous daily lessons grounded in the curriculum, track assignments and homework, and maintain accurate, current student grades and records.
Ensure non-instructional staff complete their duties and professional responsibilities with fidelity and professionalism.
Foster staff commitment to NPFE’s vision and academic model.
Hold teachers accountable for high student-performance expectations and meeting individual student needs.
Ensure the school environment is clean, welcoming, and conducive to learning.
Implement NPFE norms for culture, communication, behavior, academics, leadership, and other areas with fidelity.
Build a joyful and rigorous school culture and foster consistent academic and behavioral expectations.
Collaborate with school staff to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development.
Build and maintain traditions and rituals that support the school’s college mission across grades and school years.
Communicate regularly with families about student performance, school policies, trips, and events, keeping families involved and accountable for their children’s performance.
Organize and ensure implementation of parent and community workshops and training on expectations, curriculum, and student responsibilities.
Respond promptly and effectively to family concerns.
Perform additional ancillary duties as needed or assigned; be evaluated across instructional leadership, school culture, family and community engagement, operational management, leadership, and data-driven practice.