Principal, Greenway Park Elementary Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Principal, Greenway Park Elementary
Greenway Park Elementary
P.O. Box 30035
Charlotte , NC 28230
Licensed District and School Administrators
Job Number 4600310323
Start Date Open Date 04/30/2025
Closing Date 05/05/2025 General Definition of Work A principal for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a strong instructional leader who is committed to driving student achievement for all students while closing the achievement gap. A successful principal must be an instructional leader who guides and inspires students, teachers, other staff members, parents and the community. He/she must hold his/her team accountable for results while providing the supports needed to position the school for academic success. Essential Functions Develops the vision, mission, values, beliefs and goals of the school, the processes used to establish these attributes, and the ways they are embodied in the life of the school community
Articulates the school’s vision and implements strategies for improvements and changes that will result in improved achievement for all students
Creates a school improvement plan that provides the structure for the vision, values, goals and changes necessary for improved achievement for all students
Creates and utilizes processes to distribute leadership and decision making throughout the school
Acts to create a team-oriented, cooperative, engaged culture by identifying and leveraging the skills within the school, district and community
Develops three to four future scenarios around school improvement and identifies steps to reach these scenarios
Engages staff and community in the effective change process in a manner that ensures their support of the change and its successful implementation
Supports importing cutting edge practices and effectively communicates challenging the status quo
Uses a strategic planning process to identify resources required to meet school needs, and executes effective change management processes to successfully leverage resources across the school and within the district
Leads the strategic discussion about standards of curriculum, instruction and assessment based on research and best practices in order to establish and achieve high expectations for students
Creates processes and schedules which protect teachers from disruption of instructional or preparation time
Involves the appropriate people in discussions when making decisions including teachers and other school/district staff along with parents and members of the community
Measures school outcomes against standards of excellence; takes pride in delivering results beyond expectations
Establishes standards for performance across the school beginning with the school leadership team and communicates specific measures for the school and individuals
Recognizes and acts on the importance of the positive role that a collaborative work environment can play in the school’s culture
Develops and uses shared vision, values and goals to define the identity and culture of the school
Acknowledges failures and celebrates accomplishments of the school in order to define the identity, culture and performance of the school
Develops a sense of efficacy and empowerment among staff which influences the school’s identity, culture and performance
Works at setting the expectations in the school that creative ideas and innovative solutions are valued
Ensures that the school is a professional learning community
Establishes processes and systems in order to ensure a high-quality, high-performing staff
Evaluates teachers and staff with fairness with focus on improving performance and, thus, student achievement
Motivates others to grow and provides them with both the tools and on-going coaching to enable them to move forward in their careers and contribute to the school and/or the district
Implements a long-term strategic plan for the development of core skills that are required to meet the school’s mission/vision and to meet future goals
Establishes budget processes and systems which are focused on, and result in, improved student achievement
Designs and utilizes various forms of formal and informal communication so that the focus of the school can be improved student achievement
Develops and enforces expectations, structures, rules and procedures for students and staff
Designs structures and processes which result in parent and community engagement, support and ownership for the school Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of teaching and learning processes
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules and regulations regarding school administration
Knowledge of organization and management theory and practice
Knowledge of educational theories, research, trends, developments and techniques that aid in the development and improvement of programs and practices
Knowledge of the unique needs and characteristics of a school system
Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, organizational patterns, school operations and pupil services
Knowledge of sound fiscal practices, including budget preparation and control and management of school resources
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, evaluation and training
Possesses knowledge of and demonstrates respect for all students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community leaders using tact, patience and courtesy
Knowledge of public speaking techniques
Possesses leadership skills required to respond to the challenges presented by the school community
Possesses high level of cognitive skills, analysis and decisiveness, organization and high internal work standards
Ability to acknowledge and respect different perspectives
Ability to inspire trust. Possesses high levels of self-confidence and optimism. Models high standards of integrity and ethical behavior
Ability to model and support self-discipline and responsibility
Ability to demonstrate a willingness to take the risks necessary to build and implement the system’s vision and achieve the system’s goals
Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, including speaking, listening and writing
Ability to enhance student performance, especially in identifying and closing or narrowing the gaps in student achievement
Ability to use collaborative skills to lead groups within the school community to realize the vision and accomplish goals
Ability to build consensus and commitment among individuals and groups with emphasis on parental involvement
Ability to commit to a “student first” philosophy in all decisions
Ability to recognize, honor and celebrate successes
Ability to meet schedules and timelines
Ability to respond effectively and promptly to issues, and communicate resolutions in a timely manner
Ability to work confidentially with discretion
Ability to delegate authority and responsibility and hold subordinates accountable
Ability to establish and accomplish goals Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to empower personnel to optimize effective operations
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
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CMS Fast Track Principal Talent Pool:

Interested applicants who are current K-12 principals with at least 1 year of principal experience, are eligible for the “Fast Track Principal Talent Pool Process”. Please upload the required documents located within the application to be considered for the Fast Track Principal Talent Pool (Letter of Interest, Updated Resume, References from your current and previous supervisor, proof of licensure and summative evaluation data).

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Please submit your interest on the vacancy announcement for this position through the CMS Principal Talent Pool email notification. Job Attachment View Attachment In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte – Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.