School Principal Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Principal license preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or other related discipline
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience preferred in an urban education setting
• Minimum of three years demonstrated successful leadership in an administrative position
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and community
• Ability to meet established deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Principal license
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in an urban education setting

Responsibilities

• Pursue the vision and execute the mission of the Academy.
• Provide instructional leadership and direction to staff.
• Supervise and observe all instructional programs and practices, including coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Hire, evaluate, and terminate staff as needed.
• Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors, providing formal and informal reports.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for student academic performance and behavior.
• Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective procedures for the operation of the Academy, including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline, building maintenance, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies, and civil regulations.
• Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs.
• Evaluate lesson plans and observe classes to encourage the use of 21st Century instructional strategies.
• Supervise effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards.
• Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages student responsibility and high staff/student morale.
• File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance, and discipline.
• Establish a professional rapport with students and staff.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards.
• Notify immediately the Management Company and appropriate personnel/agencies of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or students under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
• Keep the Management Company advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement.
• Keep staff informed and seek ideas for improvement.
• Conduct meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the Academy.
• Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for school supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Establish procedures for attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities.
• Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees, and visitors.
• Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
• Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers.
• Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas.
• Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents, and the Board.
• Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice.
• Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Use excellent written and oral English skills.
• Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management Company or the Board of Directors.