Constellation Schools – Principal

Constellation Schools – Principal

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related discipline required; an advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred.
• Current valid Principal and Teacher license
• Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership in an urban setting
• Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program that meets the needs of all scholars
• Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements.
• Experience in coaching teachers to improve their instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic instructional design and practice, including implementing an integrated curriculum; directing instructional coaching and evaluation; systematic use of assessment data to guide instruction; and, maximizing impact of the blended learning model (where available).
• Develop, implement and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes (teaching and learning) on a frequent and structured basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on the best practices for student learning and development.
• Delivering consistently high levels of achievement and learning for all students through rigorous and engaging programs and classroom instruction.
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and school culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals.
• Facilitate the implementation of a standards-based curriculum, review lesson plans weekly, and conduct frequent walk-throughs/teacher debriefs.
• Assume responsibility for student achievement as related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing.
• Serve as the instructional leader in the building by facilitating a growth-focused professional environment.
• Develop and/or modify the school’s cultural programming and school-wide PBIS process with an emphasis on appropriate class conduct and behavior.
• Work with staff to plan and coordinate teacher-based teams, staff in-service days, data days, etc.
• Develop and implement consistent professional development for teachers, ensuring regular instructional training is consistent with the latest research-based methodologies.
• Implement behavior management practices that ensure consistent norms of orderly, respectful behavior, motivating students through strong relationships with their teachers and positive reinforcement.
• Facilitate and direct the Charter School’s Special Education program and ensuring program participants are achieving at high levels.
• Coordinate all phases of summer educational opportunities and before/after school programs as applicable.
• Establish a strong school community culture by maintaining positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with faculty, staff, parents, students, and all other school stakeholders.
• Skillful and collaborative leadership of all teachers, staff, and school leaders, including supervision, coaching, and performance management oversight.
• Lead the Charter School’s teacher evaluation program and ensure all teachers have opportunities to meet their professional goals and are expertly executing ACCEL Schools instructional best practices.
• Evaluate teachers as per the State Ohio teacher Evaluation System (OTES).
• Overseeing the Charter School’s professional development program ensuring a strong, collaborative professional community, regular training opportunities and a meaningful summer experience.
• Creating a student support system that addresses students’ academic and behavioral needs holistically and involves parents, teachers, and all relevant staff.
• Manage the school’s daily operations, including: facilities management; information/instructional technologies; food services; student data management systems; academic assessment tools; office management; budget and fiscal controls; and, student recruitment and retention.
• With support from the Home Office/Operations Team, exercise full engagement on compliance, budget, procurement, student data, academic assessments, and campus safety. Cooperate with the back-office service provider where necessary to meet all school administrative activities. Make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Partner with Human Resources to execute a highly effective talent management system of recruiting, selecting, hiring, retaining, recognizing, and supporting all school site staff.
• Ensure non-discrimination practices in the selection process of faculty and staff by adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.
• Collaborate with Home Office/Operations Team on the review and reporting requirements of the State, charter authorizing agency and Federal regulatory agencies, school sponsor, including the charter renewal process.
• With support from the operations team, oversee maintenance of school census data, attendance data, and other reporting requirements as mandated by the state or school sponsor.
• With support from the operations team, implement the national school lunch program, transportation, audits, student application distribution, collection, approval, and verifications as applicable.
• Complete all accountability reports and oversee all student enrollment reports to the state; ensure compliance in all areas.
• Manage student recruitment and retention and achieve goals of retaining 85% of students annually.
• Understand and address all compliance items as they relate to the school’s Sponsor Agreement.
• Maintain a master school calendar to be posted for all stakeholders in all appropriate mediums (i.e. website, social media, student/parent guide, employee handbook). Work with the Home Office staff to ensure all marketing and communications tools are up-to-date and active.
• Engage in regular communications with the Home Office/Operations Team about the needs, successes and general operation of the school.
• Maintain open and ongoing daily and/or weekly meetings with the Regional Vice President
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and colleagues.
• Assist with updating parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience raising student achievement among a diverse group of learners, including low income students, non-native English speakers, students of color, and other traditionally underserved populations.
• Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, including those featuring 21st Century learning strategies like blended, inquiry, problem/project based and personalized learning.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong, experienced manager with excellent leadership and team building skills.
• Ability to translate critical feedback into effective outcomes.
• Leads with grit, perseverance and a “can-do” positive attitude.
• Ability to productively organize, communicate, and disseminate policies, strategies, and tasks.
• Familiarity with the developmental, behavioral, social, and academic needs of students in the academic years.