School Principal

Deep Roots Charter School•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Deep Roots Charter School (DRCS) is seeking a School Principal to oversee school performance and instruction. This role involves making structural, budgetary, and personnel decisions to advance the vision and instructional best practices of DRCS. As a member of the senior team, the Principal will be instrumental in leading a high-performing community of teachers and administrators and in fostering a participatory, student-centered, and rigorously outcomes-driven culture. The Principal reports to the CEO.

Requirements

Master's Degree or Doctorate in Education Administration or related field.
Three-five years of demonstrated classroom experience, preferably in an urban setting.
Two years of demonstrated success supervising or leading a team.
Must have a PA state Principal Certificate.
Commitment to DRCS mission and belief that all students can learn.
Superior grasp of effective instructional and behavioral methods and strategies for educating elementary students.
Strong process, people, and project management skills with the proven ability to train, supervise, and coach professional staff in order to foster a cooperative team environment.
Intellectual agility, a commitment to maintaining rigorous standards, and a demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute on multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly-changing environment.
Ability to leverage computer software programs and other technology that will support the learning environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents.
Demonstrated professionalism and responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
A positive, high-energy attitude, and a drive for personal excellence.
Flexible attitude, ability to work with urgency.
Strong problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
Demonstrate awareness of the ongoing implications of racism and privilege and the threat these implications pose to our mission.
Willingness and desire to participate in unexpected projects.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of public education and charter schools is desirable.

Responsibilities

Work to dramatically improve student achievement by leading and developing the academic program.
Supervise instructional methods, evaluate lesson plans, and coach teachers to ensure effective instructional strategies.
Implement effective internal and external assessment systems and use data to inform instruction.
Serve on the School Oversight committee of the board to ensure curricular and instructional alignment, grades K-8 (at full capacity).
Build a team of high-quality faculty and staff for DRCS, managing recruitment, professional development, evaluation, supervision, retention, and dismissal.
Drive and support implementation of DRCS's vision and guiding principles to ensure a positive, achievement-focused school culture among teachers, staff, and students.
Lead, supervise, and develop a high-functioning team of educators and personnel who are focused on driving superior academic performance and fostering personal responsibility, including Assistant Principals of Instruction, Culture, and Specialized Services.
Create, manage, and evaluate operational processes to ensure consistency with the school's values and goals.
Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for education standards/requirements.
Ensure effective collection and analysis of student performance data to identify struggling students, curriculum shortfalls, and teacher quality issues.
Conduct informal and formal evaluations for teachers and other school staff members.
Develop partnerships with families, ensuring a network of support and accountability for students' academic and behavioral performance.
Oversee the school's "Best of Philly" after-school program, ensuring it provides students with rigorous enrichment opportunities in academics, fine arts, leadership, community service, and more.
Perform additional duties as assigned.