School Principal (26-27 School Year)

Invictus Academy of Richmond•El Cerrito, CA

3d•$112,500 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal, in collaboration with the Executive Director, is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure the successful implementation of the school's mission and philosophy, particularly in alignment with Invictus' educational principles. This role requires effective management of students and staff, fostering a culture of academic excellence and strong behavioral expectations, in order to prepare students for success in college, career, and beyond. In close partnership with the Executive Director, the Principal develops, owns, and executes on a shared vision of success. This includes overseeing and supporting teams that serve different functions on campus, such as Operations, Curriculum and Instruction, School Culture, Student Supports, and College Access. The Principal is responsible for seeing the big picture, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, creating clarity and cohesion across the team, following through on roles and responsibilities and fostering a climate of accountability and results.

Requirements

Earned Bachelor’s Degree.
Educator or Administrator Credential holder.
At least three years of coaching and team development experience.
At least three years of K-12 school leadership or administration experience.
Pass a Criminal Background Check through the Department of Justice.
Obtain a negative TB reading prior to starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Clear California Single Subject or Multiple Subjects Credential holder, Administrative Credential preferred.
Our ideal candidate has at least three years of teaching experience.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Coach, supervise, and evaluate Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, whom own a shared vision for effective academic programming at Invictus
Oversee a Leadership Team that reviews and reflects upon measures of progress towards school-wide academic goals, and action plans for continuous improvement
Support effective and impactful coaching of teachers, in alignment with the Invictus Teacher Evaluation Rubric
Ensure academic policies and practices are aligned to a strong, rigorous vision of college preparatory academic success for students
Support the development and utilization of data-driven practices to grow teacher practice and close student learning gaps
Oversee the planning, design, and facilitation of school-wide professional development sessions throughout the school year for staff to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom.
Coach, supervise, and evaluate the Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate, who owns a shared vision for a positive learning environment that supports student achievement, behavior and character development, as well as a safe, orderly, and joyful campus
Support the Deans’ Office to implement systems to support high expectations for student behavior and conduct, in alignment with Invictus’s foundational vision for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Oversee and support the use of data-driven practices to collect and respond to school culture and climate data
Ensure follow through of behavior and discipline policies and practices that address student needs and maintain high behavioral expectations for all students, in service of student achievement
Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate to address any major disciplinary issues immediately and in alignment with Invictus’s vision for the use of restorative practices
Oversee the use of strong systems for parent and guardian communication, including parent phone calls, conferences, events, and other touchpoints
Establish and maintain strong relationships with families, the community, and relevant stakeholders.
Works with the Director of Operations who owns the shared vision for strong schoolwide operations
Work with the Director of Operation to ensure the execution of strong systems and routines to support student learning, including daily attendance, arrival, transitions, lunch, dismissal, and supervision
Manage the school budget prudently, ensuring resource allocation is aligned with school priorities and goals, in coordination with the Executive Director
Collaborate with the Director of Operations and back office team to meet compliance and reporting deadlines, as needed
Support the Director of Operations to ensure that school events and programming are mission-aligned, well planned, and staffed for effective execution
Collaborate with the Director of Operations and leadership team to support high staff morale, including through planning staff events, retreats, and other programming to support teamwork and relationship-building
Support student recruitment and enrollment, in collaboration with the Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager to ensure the school is meeting its enrollment targets
Adhere to Invictus Academy Human Resources policies and state/federal employment laws
Coach, supervise, and evaluate the Director of MTSS, who owns the shared vision for ensuring effective implementation of Invictus’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports for students
Ensures student access to college knowledge, summer programming, college counseling, and other college access supports
Support the Director of MTSS to ensure strong cohesion between general education and special education teams, in alignment with Invictus’s vision for Universal Design for Learning
Collaborate with the Director of MTSS to ensure resource provision sufficiently supports special populations, including students with IEP’s, foster youth, newcomers, and English Learners
Build trust with teachers in service of supporting their development, using strong interpersonal skills
Develop and support all aspects of new teacher onboarding
Conduct regular classroom observations
Provide consistent, high-leverage, actionable feedback for teachers to improve practice
Leverage diverse coaching strategies to support teacher development
Support teachers in using data to inform instruction
Ensure a high level of academic rigor and consistency of classroom management across classrooms
Develop and implement systems of accountability to evaluate teacher performance
Define academic rigor by content area and support teachers in achieving this in their classrooms
Organize Grade Level meetings
Support the Academic Counselor with the grading system and report cards compilation
Lead testing coordination and logistics.
Develop and lead professional development and teacher collaboration focused on instruction, intellectual preparation, and classroom management
Support professional development and coaching related to student supports and culturally responsive pedagogy
Evaluate and oversee implementation of grading policies and systems
Plan and design summer school programming, in collaboration with Student Supports Team
Support continuous growth of school program through identifying school-wide challenges and working towards solutions
Coordinate all benchmark, finals and standardized testing, including data analysis protocols and re-teaching plans
Design, implement, and sustain seamless execution of schoolwide routines, systems and operations in collaboration with Leadership Team members
Collaborate with Leadership Team members to design and execute events related to the academic program, such as the Semester Awards Night
Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team and the Leadership Team to make key decisions related to the academic and overall school program
Support the coordination and oversight of standardized state testing, including SBAC, CAST, and MAP
Actively supervise students during transitions such as arrival, homeroom, passing periods, lunch, and dismissal.
Attend and participate in school-wide events including Back to School Night, Parent/Teacher conferences, End of the Year events, Grade Level Meetings, Department Meetings, Summer Professional Development, weekly Professional Development during the school year, and other assigned meetings.
Demonstrate proficient use of technology to communicate with staff, families, and community members using multiple school-based platforms.
Utilize Educational Technology platforms for curriculum development and planning.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.