High School Principal

High School Principal Maritime Academy Charter School - 3.9 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Working with high schoolers Data collection Stakeholder management Full Job Description Position title: High School Principal Location High School Reports to: CEO Employment category: Full-time/12-Month/Salaried FLSA status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The High School Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader for grades 9-12. Primary responsibilities are to provide a clear vision for learning for all students; ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment; and cultivate strong relationships with and acts in service to diverse stakeholders, including families and communities. Principals are expected to promote high-quality instructional practices, passionately enjoy working with children, and believe that all students can achieve. In addition, Principals participate in selection and assignment of staff while supporting differentiated professional growth and building the leadership capacity of staff. Principals are expected to collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, manage school operations, and effectively evaluate and develop staff.

P OSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, articulate, steward, and operationalize a clear vision for learning for all students and implement a strategic plan to accomplish that vision Ensure that all school stakeholders are able to articulate a clear and shared vision for learning Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment for all Promote high-quality instructional practices that consistently allow for excellent instruction school-wide Be visible and maintain consistent presence throughout the school Provide teachers with timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice Clearly communicate learning and development goals that reflect high expectations for learning and growth, a belief that all students can learn, and a commitment to meet each student's educational needs Develop a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students that promote critical reflection, shared accountability, and continuous improvement Manage conflict constructively at all levels Develop systems and a school culture that promotes peer feedback, support, and collaboration Carefully select and effectively assign staff Support the professional growth of staff members in a differentiated manner based on identified needs and individual goals Deliberately build leadership capacity among staff Collect, analyze, and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, student and staff well-being, and professional development for staff Develop positive and collaborative relationships with families Manage the design of academic curricula (scopes and sequences, unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments) for all subjects and grades that meet and exceed Pennsylvania State Standards Manages the development and implementation of interim assessments Accountable for the coordination and administration of State and non-mandated testing, including Keystone Assessments Monitors grade-level progress against scope and sequence benchmarks Communicates with the administrative team regularly to assess and monitor student achievement Observes, coaches, and evaluates teachers on a regular basis Runs ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science data meetings, fostering teacher involvement, incorporating teacher feedback and data results, and ensuring high academic rigor Conducts and completes formal teacher observations Works with the administrative team to develop summer and on-going staff professional development Represents the school within the regional maritime community through regular attendance at industry events, conferences, and advisory meetings, strengthening partnerships that enhance curriculum relevance and student opportunities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Current PA Administrative certification for High School Principal required Proven principal leadership experience in the upper grades Ability to implement and monitor practices and procedures that improve academic success for 9-12 grade students Collaborative work style, with ability to work in close communication with school administrative team Current and acceptable FBI, PA Criminal, and PA Child Abuse clearances A flexible personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, celebrates success, and responds positively to adversity, with interpersonal skills that relate well with students, staff, administration, parents A strong work ethic and an excellent attendance record Strong communication skills An unwavering belief in the transformative power of quality charter schools and that all students can learn and achieve at high levels

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions of a Principal include: Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with teachers and staff members. Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos. Responsibility for the health and safety of the children in their school. Working as part of a team of educators.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Principal is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.