PRINCIPAL Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

PRINCIPAL VISION PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL INC – 3.8

Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $90,000 – $100,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Crisis management Teaching Certification Master’s degree Senior level Leadership Communication skills

Full Job Description Description:

Vision Prep Job Description:

Principal “Vision Preparatory Charter School prepares kindergarten through fifth grade scholars with the academic and ethical foundation necessary to excel in middle school, thrive in high school and graduate from college.” J ob Description With the School Director and the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, the Principal serves on the Vision Prep Executive Leadership Team to advance the school’s mission. Assisted by the School Director and Dean of Academics, the Principal serves as the instructional and cultural leader in the school. The Principal oversees curriculum development and alignment, instruction, and the professional development of teaching staff. The Principal also oversees daily academic operations, acts as MSCS district liaison, monitors teacher licensure, and creates the master schedule. The Principal oversees all assessment systems, is responsible for researching the best external source to evaluate scholars and analyzes all assessment results to guide instructional and individualized supports in response to those results. Assisted by the Dean of Academics, the Principal will oversee the design and execution of professional development sessions for teachers and reports directly to the School Director. The Dean of Academics and Dean of Scholars report directly to the Principal and, ultimately, all instructional staff members report, directly or indirectly, to the Principal.

Academic Responsibilities:

With assistance from the Academic Dean , the Principal will oversee and monitor all curriculum and instruction decisions at Vision Prep including, but not limited to the following:

• In cooperation with the academic leadership team and grade-level teams, the Principal will research, review, and facilitate the ordering of all curriculum materials.
• Manage the school’s daily academic operations (daily schedule, teacher coverage, class assignment).

Ensure delivery of high-quality professional development sessions on data analysis, teaching taxonomies, rigorous instruction, and teaching techniques. Work with teachers, when necessary, to ensure they are delivering effective, high quality, rigorous instruction. Complete regularly scheduled observations with every teacher in order to give precise, clear, and measurable feedback with positive action steps.

• When a teacher is struggling, coordinate support that occurs daily or weekly.
• Monitor and support Scholar Support Teachers in the planning and implementation of intervention systems for scholars with special needs or scholars who are struggling academically; serve as the LEA for special education meetings.
• Monitor and support the Dean of Academics in the planning and implementation of intervention systems for scholars with scholars who are struggling academically.
• Ensure appropriate training for Associate Teachers in executing job-related responsibilities. Ensure appropriate training for Substitute Teachers in executing job-related responsibilities.
• Provide ample opportunities for professional development for faculty and staff.
• During Friday Celebration and Summer PD, with the support of the School Director, lead the school in teaching the school’s culture (7 key TLAC techniques and FIRST core values) to scholars and staff. Manage faculty and staff, including hiring individuals who have the ability, work ethic and cultural fit to fulfill the school’s mission and defined goals.
• Effectively evaluate all teachers and support staff (licensed) using the TEAM model.
• Communicate frequently (weekly check-ins with the School Director to provide updates on the academic progress of all scholars and proactively problem solve. Create and communicate academic progress reporting systems for use with scholars, families, and instructional staff.
• Coordinate the tracking of scholar achievement data by teachers in order to disaggregate and provide support where needed to ensure all scholars are achieving at high levels.
• Work closely with the School Director and Dean of Academics to analyze and report scholar achievement data.

Work with the School Director, Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Dean of Academics, and Scholar Support Teachers to produce and organize documents for AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) and other district-related needs. Work with Academic Dean and School Director to prepare academic assessment reports (narrative, charts and graphs) and teacher effectiveness evaluation reports for presentation to Vision Prep Board. Ensure school-wide execution of Vision Prep’s

F.I.R.S.T.

(Focus, Integrity, Respect, Self-determination, Teamwork) core values program. Lead the recruitment and hiring efforts for the academic team (lead teachers, associate teachers, and RTI interventionists).

• Using data and teacher input, make retention recommendations to the School Director.
• Act as district liaison for teacher licensing and master scheduling.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

As a key member of the executive leadership, the Principal will assist the Executive Leadership Team to do the following: Develop the annual operating budget Finalize procurement needs for the school Update staff and student handbook Assist with grant writing Budget check-ins with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer and School Director.

Culture Responsibilities:

As a key member of the culture leadership team, the Principal will assist the Dean of Scholars and School Director to do the following : Be the driving force for school culture (FIRST) core values. Walk the building multiple times/day.

• Help monitor Assist & Restore system to maximize scholar time on task.
• Use Assist & Restore data to make system adjustments.

Facilitate Community Violation expectations Guides teacher training (new hire, in-service, and reteaching in faculty meetings). o Daily review of

Community Violations Requirements:

Masters Degree Valid Teaching License Required

• Admin License Preferred
• Leadership Experience Ability to Coach & Inspire Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Multitasking Skills Problem Solving Crisis Management Attention to Detail Provide Guidance & Direction to Teachers Conflict Resolution