School Principal

New Paradigm for Education•Detroit, MI

About The Position

New Paradigm For Education (NPFE), a nonprofit Charter Management Organization serving 2,100 students in Detroit, Michigan, seeks an instructional leader to manage the day-to-day operations and overall academic and cultural vision of a PreK–12 school. The School Principal coaches and develops adults and supports NPFE’s academic vision and direction under the guidance of the Chief Academic Officer. The role calls for a commitment to high academic achievement, continuous growth, culturally responsive education, and strong relationships with students, families, and communities. The school leader is expected to operate with urgency and integrity, build strong teams, make decisions, and conduct difficult conversations while preparing scholars for success in college and beyond. The leader is evaluated across six domains: Instructional Leadership, School Culture, Family & Community Engagement, Operational Management, Leadership, and Data-Driven practice. Additional ancillary duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; preferably in education.
Valid Michigan Administrator Certification, or be on a path to receive it.
At least 5 years of teaching experience.
At least 2 years of experience managing adults in an instructional setting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the school community to achieve strong academic performance and prepare scholars for success in and beyond college.
Develop and communicate the school’s 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 consistent implementation 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.
Manage and lead 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 and maintain assignment, homework, grade, and student-record practices.
Ensure non-instructional staff perform their duties and professional responsibilities reliably and professionally.
Build staff commitment to NPFE’s vision and academic model, and hold teachers accountable for student performance and individual student needs.
Ensure the school environment is clean, welcoming, and conducive to learning.
Implement NPFE norms for culture, communication, behavior, academics, and leadership.
Build a joyful and rigorous school culture with consistent academic and behavioral expectations.
Collaborate with school staff to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development.
Establish and maintain grade-by-grade traditions and rituals that support the school’s college mission.
Communicate regularly with families about their children’s performance, school policies, trips, and events, keeping families involved and accountable.
Organize and ensure delivery 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.