School Principal Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A team-oriented approach with the ability to effectively set and communicate goals.
• The ability to give constructive feedback to facilitate student growth and academic achievement.
• Openness to receiving feedback for personal and professional growth.
• Experience in managing, leading, and motivating adults.
• A background as an experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated, quantifiable, and objective student performance gains surpassing state or local averages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and oral communication abilities.
• High levels of organization and initiative in problem-solving.
• Knowledge, commitment, and grit, with a readiness to take on challenges and a persistent pursuit of academic excellence.
• Dedication to the educational success of historically underserved students.
• Evidence of the ability to reflect and articulate lessons learned from past experiences.
• A strong belief in and alignment with Intrepid College Prep’s mission and educational philosophy.
• Discipline, high personal standards, initiative, and strong personal organization skills.
• Mission alignment with the belief in unlocking student potential through college preparatory education.
• Hunger for feedback and a desire for personal and professional growth.
• A deep love for area of expertise and excitement to share it.
• Commitment to being actively anti-racist.
• Introspection, commitment to personal development, prioritization of wellness, and reflection on impact on others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal with oversight of curriculum development and improvement, student assessment (internal and external), and teacher development.
• Supervise the daily instructional work of teachers on coaching load.
• Conduct teacher observations and provide immediate feedback on performance based on pre-determined criteria of success.
• Communicate regularly with the Principal concerning student achievement, teacher development and evaluation and curriculum design.
• Collaborate with Instructional Coach, other Assistant Principals, Executive Principal and Senior Director of Academics to use systems for data analysis and data action following all internal and external assessments.
• Model instructional strategies to improve student engagement, comprehension, and develop an effective instructional environment.
• Ensure alignment between teachers’ classroom actions and the school’s mission and educational philosophy.
• Work with teachers to problem-solve specific instructional challenges.
• Provide coaching and support to staff based on survey data, observation data, and student outcomes.
• Facilitate and provide staff development touchpoints for teachers and fellow leaders.
• Observe and document staff performance, providing actionable feedback.
• Availability and willingness to participate in after-school programs.
• Availability and willingness to engage in a limited number of optional, evening/weekend student recruitment and community outreach events.

Benefits

• Full health benefits
• Dedicated work space
• Laptop computer
• Email
• High-speed internet access
• All necessary supplies
• Eligibility to participate in the MNPS Retirement System