Careers | Principal (K-8)

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SOMERSET ACADEMIES OF TEXAS 

PRINCIPAL – PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL K-8 

OVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGE 

• Enthusiasm and passion for leading students to achieve exceptional results
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to lead teachers, parents, studentsand members of the school community
• Ability to perform administrative and instructional programs as assigned by theSuperintendent.
• Ability to bring research-based insight to the development of the curriculum totarget student achievement
• Strong knowledge of instruction and assessment and the use of technology toimprove student and teacher learning
• Ability to recruit and sustain a diverse student population

QUALIFICATIONS 

The individual applying for this position must have proven leadership skills in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, improving student achievement/performance, and building effective community/school relationships. The principal will report to the Superintendent of Somerset Academies of Texas and work in conjunction with the education service provider, Academica. 

• Master’s Degree or higher required
• Hold a current Texas SBEC Principal Certificate
• Minimum of five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher in theUnited States
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the academic progress made by students
• Previous administrative experience is required
• Knowledge and/or experience with charter schools is desirable

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage, evaluate and lead teachers in developing a culture in line with themission and values of the district
• Design and ensure coordination of the academic program
• Approve reports or data submissions required by law
• Coordinate student and teacher programming, including curriculum development
• Manage everyday operations including crisis management and life safetycompliance
• Implement state testing requirements
• Work with parents and teachers to provide differentiation where necessary tomeet the needs of students not achieving expectations
• Cultivate community partnerships
• Student Performance
• Work with teachers to continually assess and evaluate teaching performance andstudent results
• Work with parents to achieve maximum involvement in order to ensure studentperformance
• Site Management and Administration
• Ensure compliance with funding sources and regulatory requirements pursuant tostate law and regulations as directed by the Board
• Act as Instructional Leader
• Provide instructional leadership in advancing proven teaching and learningpractices
• Observe classes regularly
• Lead data-driven discussions about student performance
• Develop long and short-term plans for individual teachers to address deficits andbuild on strengths of teaching strategies
• Establish a culture of professionalism among staff
• Manage fiscal responsibilities
• Execute the budget approved by the Board
• Insure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and reportingrequirements

Other 

• Communicate a vision that supports the school’s goals and values
• Complete and present the annual school progress report
• Develop and implement events and activities to recruit and sustain a diversestudent population

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Job Type: Full-time, 12 months