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Primary Function
The Lower School Principal is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Lower School (K-5th grade) program, with an overarching desire to ensure Lower School goals, initiatives and directives are grounded in a Biblical worldview and thus fully aligned with the vision of HHCA– to Know Christ and Make Him Known.&nbsp; This position is a member of the school leadership team and includes responsibilities such as: supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff, in an environment that highly values collaboration and empowers decision-making; ensuring effective parent, teacher, and student communications; fostering teamwork and relationship-building between mentrs and among staff, parents and students; and effectively managing school resources. 
Primary Responsibilities
Executive Leadership
<ul>
<li>Function as the chief advocate of the Lower School’s programs, goals and initiatives, as well as students and mentors, within the context of a K-12 setting</li>
<li>Clearly articulate expectations, behavioral guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that all constituent bases are fully informed consistent with their individual roles.</li>
<li>Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs, and confidently make decisions for activities to meet those needs, ensuring alignment between the school’s vision and mission statement and such activities</li>
<li>Effectively implement positive and proactive interpersonal communication skills in a variety of roles including, but not limited to: building and maintaining positive relationships and trust with students, their families, mentors, and community members; leading instructional initiatives; providing and soliciting critical feedback; and facilitating conflict resolution.</li>
</ul>
Instructional Leadership
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with Academic / Guidance Team to support the school curriculum and assessment system.</li>
<li>Collaborate with administrators and staff on effective implementation of the inquiry-based learning framework. </li>
<li>Utilize aligned research-based strategies to support mentors in lesson design and instructional practices designed to help students meet their fullest potential.</li>
<li>Actively participate in the development, supervision, and evaluation of educational and instructional programs.</li>
<li>Support and train mentors to effectively analyze student data in order to guide instructional decision-making and to ensure mastery of the curriculum. </li>
<li>Promote the efficient and effective implementation of technology in the teaching/learning process.</li>
<li>Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and mentors. </li>
<li>Assist the appropriate staff members in relation to the facilitation of meetings for students served by the Academic Resource Center.</li>
<li>Collaborate with lead mentors, faculty, and leadership team to compile annual budget requests based on documented program and student needs.</li>
</ul>
Personnel Management
<ul>
<li>Supervise Lower School mentors, clerical staff members, and others as assigned, with the goal of encouraging growth and excellence, building positive relationships, and empowering mentors and staff to be innovative leaders in and out of the classroom.</li>
<li>Maintain openness and visibility with faculty, and build intentional relationships that encourage each mentor to meet their greatest potential.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Coach and develop mentors and staff by giving individual feedback and aligned professional development opportunities, ensuring all education staff have a professional development plan that supports their growth as an educator.</li>
<li>Conduct walkthroughs and formal observations of mentors and provide feedback that is constructive and points toward alignment with overall mission and vision, as well as Lower School specific goals and initiatives.</li>
<li>Actively participate and collaborate with mentors in professional learning communities designed for schoolwide learning, improving instructional practices, and supporting student achievement.</li>
<li>Lead the interview, hiring and onboarding process for Lower School personnel, including orientation of new staff members. </li>
<li>Actively work with School Leadership team on overall employee retention strategies, and retention decisions for Lower School staff.</li>
</ul>
Student Culture
<ul>
<li>Promote and support a Christ-centered culture that seeks to glorify God by encouraging curiosity in learning, cultivates capable student leaders, and reflects high morale.</li>
<li>Build positive relationships of trust and respect with students by being visible, accessible and present throughout the school day and beyond to extracurricular activities.</li>
<li>Oversee daily school activities by leading the development of class schedules, mentor assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.</li>
<li>Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior, and is appropriate and equitable.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
<ul>
<li>Embrace the aspects of spiritual leadership inherent with the role, making scripturally-informed decisions</li>
<li>Possess a natural desire to understand, assess and enhance Lower School mentor practices and student and school outcomes with a constant eye toward alignment with HHCA’s vision, mission and overall culture</li>
<li>Independently exercise sound professional judgment and spiritual discernment, while simultaneously recognizing how to best leverage the strengths and input of team members in decision-making</li>
<li>Possess a deep knowledge of curriculum, specific to Lower School, and serve as an in-house advisor to teachers and administrators on curricula and education practices</li>
<li>Show strong leadership skills (i.e.; build mutual trust and respect; lead from a place of humility with a servant leadership mindset; provide motivation and support to team members; hold self and others accountable; give timely and clear feedback; maintain utmost confidentiality in school matters) that guide actions and support others in achievement of goals</li>
<li>Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to provide clear guidance, instructions or information.</li>
<li>Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to be flexible and shift gears quickly based on situations or changing priorities.</li>
<li>Utilize problem solving skills to develop reasonable solutions to navigate complex problems and systems.</li>
<li>Possess a demonstrated ability to remain calm in high-stress situations while maintaining an understanding, respectful and supportive attitude.</li>
<li>Possess efficient and effective time management and effective prioritization skills.</li>
<li>Have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord with a demonstrated lifestyle that evidences this commitment</li>
<li>Be fully in agreement with and able to support the school’s Vision and Mission Statement, Statement of Faith and Christian Role Model Statement.</li>
<li>Experience as a School Leader / Administrator with proven ability to lead, mentor and supervise employees and positively influence student culture; minimum 5 years of experience preferred, within a Lower School setting is desired</li>
<li>Experience as a classroom mentor, providing academic instruction for diverse learning groups; minimum of 5 years experience preferred</li>
<li>Experience with integration of technology for academic instruction.</li>
<li>Proficiency in common computer applications such as Google Suite for Education and Microsoft Office programs.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Health insurance
Sick Leave
Discounted tuition option for school aged children

Lower School (K-5th) Principal

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
TITLE: Principal
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
<ol>
<li>Tennessee Certificate for Principal (Appropriate Level).</li>
<li>Minimum of a Master's Degree in Educational Administration.</li>
<li>At least three years classroom experience. </li>
</ol>
 
REPORTS TO: Director
 
SUPERVISES: All staff assigned to the school: teachers, aides, secretaries, custodians, cafeteria staff, and other professional staff.
 
JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills so as to promote the educational development of each student.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
<ol>
<li>Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Participates in the selection, supervision, and evaluation of all school personnel. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Leads in the development, determination of appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Organizes and administers the public relations program for his/her school. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction and for the security and accountability for that property. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Approves the master teaching schedule and any special assignments. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Prepares and administers the school budget and supervises school finances. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Supervises the maintenance of all required records and reports. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Maintains active relationships with students and parents. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Supervises all school related activities and programs. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as the director shall direct. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Serves as an ex officio member of all committees and councils within the school. </li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Responds to written and oral requests for information.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Keeps the supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the supervisor's accountability.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations, through attendance at regional, state, and national meetings, through enrollment in advance courses, and the like.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Creates an atmosphere conducive to learning.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Sets high expectations of self, students, faculty and staff.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Establishes written goals and communicates those goals.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Supervises curriculum and instructional effectiveness.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Responsible for the classification and promotion or retention of students.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Oversees the health and safety of students.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Responsible for requisitioning supplies and equipment and all other materials necessary to the operation of the school.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Implements and administers a code of discipline and behavior within the school.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Reports any act of assault and battery or vandalism endangering life, health, or safety committed by a student on school property to the proper law enforcement officials.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the director pursuant to the written policies of the Board of Education.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Observes all other rules and regulations relative to the operation of the schools as established by law and as contained in the Rules, Regulations and Minimum Standards of the State Board of Education and Tennessee Code Annotated.</li>
</ol>
 
<ol>
<li>Administers the athletic program in accordance with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. (Secondary Principals)</li>
</ol>

Principal South Greene Middle School

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Pursue the vision and Execute the mission of the Academy;</li>
<li>Provide instructional leadership and direction to staff;</li>
<li>Supervise and observe all instructional programs and practices in the Academy, including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs;</li>
<li>Hire, evaluate, terminate staff as needed;</li>
<li>Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors, including providing formal and informal reports to the Board and Management Company;</li>
<li>Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior;</li>
<li>Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the Academy consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the Academy including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures;</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulations;</li>
<li>Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs; </li>
<li>Evaluate lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of 21st Century instructional strategies and materials;</li>
<li>Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the Academy; </li>
<li>Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students;</li>
<li>File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters;</li>
<li>Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect;</li>
<li>Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning,</li>
<li>Notify immediately the Management Company, and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.</li>
<li>Keep the Management Company advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement;</li>
<li>Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the Academy; </li>
<li>Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the Academy;</li>
<li>Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment;</li>
<li>Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature;</li>
<li>Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors;</li>
<li>Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters;</li>
<li>Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers;</li>
<li>Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school);</li>
<li>Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents and the Board;</li>
<li>Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the Academy. </li>
<li>Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech;</li>
<li>Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents and teachers;</li>
<li>Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Board and/or Management Company;</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records; and</li>
<li>Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Management Company or the Board of Directors.</li>
</ul>
 
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Principal license preferred;</li>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Education or other related discipline;</li>
<li>Demonstrated successful teaching experience preferred in an urban education setting;</li>
<li>Minimum of three years demonstrated successful leadership in an administrative position;</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills;</li>
<li>Computer literacy;</li>
<li>Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks;</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and community; and</li>
<li>Ability to meet established deadlines.</li>
</ul>

Principal - Dropout Prevention High School

<h3>Job Description</h3>
High School Vice Principal of Culture
(2025 - 2026 School Year)
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
Brooklyn, New York
 
What is the Role?
Our incoming Vice Principal (VP) of Culture is driven to implement Coney Island Prep’s mission to ensure a positive, safe, achievement-focused school culture. You model how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families and support teachers to do the same. A strategic leader at heart, you assume a high level of personal responsibility for the progress of all students and work to ensure your culture systems are scaffolding them to success. What’s equally important is that you infuse joy into your daily interactions with your team and scholars. 
The VP of Culture will be hired by and report to the Principal.
 
What You’ll Be Asked To Do
School Leadership
<ul>
<li>Reinforce the vision and guiding principles of the school with staff and inspire them to act on the mission each day; exude urgency, excellence, and optimism; drive decisions with the school’s mission remaining top of mind</li>
<li>Exercise strong decision making and prioritization skills</li>
<li>Work cohesively with leadership team members to achieve a strong whole school culture and maintain an aligned schoolwide restorative justice program, while supporting stakeholders in meeting their outcomes; assume responsibility in ensuring the leadership team runs smoothly and efficiently</li>
<li>Hold yourself and staff accountable for professional expectations and to staff Six Pillars</li>
<li>Plan and lead high quality Culture Team development sessions and weekly Culture Team meetings, ensuring alignment across all members of the team, engaging in discussion, and sharing best practices.</li>
<li>Attend daily school leadership team meetings, the longer, weekly meeting, and weekly 1:1s with the Principal; regularly collaborate with the Director of Operations, VPs of Instruction, Director of College and Postsecondary Success, Director of Social Work, and grade level and content coaches</li>
<li>Respond to requests from network staff and work to ensure compliance with CIP policies and procedures</li>
</ul>
Culture Team Leadership
<ul>
<li>Manage, coach, evaluate, and develop the Deans of Students and social workers through observations and debriefs, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning; hold Deans accountable for implementation of culture systems (i.e. detention, Riptide Rewards) and ensure school culture supports strong academic results</li>
<li>Oversee efficiency of the Dean's Office in that all scholars follow procedures for maintaining a silent and focused space and abide by all school-wide culture norms; unless otherwise specified (i.e. in a decompressing state), scholars in the Dean’s Office should model exemplary student behavior </li>
<li>Regularly analyze and monitor culture data to establish a data-driven culture; track teacher and leader implementation of systems (i.e. SchoolRunner merits and demerits), as well as culture data (Dean referrals, ISS, and OSS incidents in SchoolRunner); provide follow up to adults as needed to ensure these systems are executed with fidelity</li>
<li>Work with the Vice Principal of Academic Inclusion to ensure scholars’ IEPs are implemented with fidelity, especially as it relates to tracking time out of class (i.e. dean referrals, suspensions, and MDR hearing requirements)</li>
<li>Support Deans to observe and work with teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for struggling students</li>
<li>Manage the overall functioning of the Riptide Rewards system, including planning for, execution of, and feedback on this system</li>
<li>Own the Advisory system, coaching through layers to ensure strong plans and resources that are created by the Social Workers, and weekly accountability walks are conducted through collaboration from the Deans and Social Workers</li>
<li>Plan for, organize, and execute high quality school events such as Community Meetings, sporting events, and dances</li>
<li>Ensure the consistent follow through by Culture Team to conduct investigations on any student behavior incidents and communicate to Principal using culture systems (i.e. statement forms) on those incidents; make recommendations to the Principal on consequences for significant student behavior incidents ensuring the implementation of logical consequences rooted in Restorative Justice; clear partnership with families; and Restorative re-entry meetings and plans for success are carried out that empower the scholar to repair damage caused as they re-enter the community.</li>
<li>Directly coach teachers to help them continuously improve on Coney Island Prep’s Instructional Practice &amp; Development Guide (IPAD)</li>
<li>Observe instruction and provide on-going, specific, actionable, positive and constructive feedback that ensures the teacher can translate the feedback into improved instruction</li>
<li>Provide clear, actionable feedback to teachers on classroom management and lesson execution ensuring that scholars are able to remain in class maximizing instructional time.</li>
</ul>
Professional Development
<ul>
<li>Design and run high-quality professional development sessions for culture team and teachers</li>
<li>Work with each team member to set clear, measurable, outcome-oriented goals for the year and plan professional development opportunities around those culture goals</li>
</ul>
Classroom Culture
<ul>
<li>Establish and maintain high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance</li>
<li>Serve as a model for effective classroom management</li>
<li>Model relationship building with students, staff, and families to impact student achievement and behavior</li>
<li>Ensure that the school environment and classroom instruction maximize student learning</li>
<li>Partner with the Vice Principals of Instruction and Content Leaders to coach teachers on classroom management, character development, and school culture</li>
</ul>
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
<ul>
<li>Work across differences to build structures and systems that create an equitable and inclusive school environment for students, parents, and staff; ensure structures and practices exemplify cultural competence</li>
<li>Foster relationships with vendors, staff, scholars and their families while demonstrating value for diversity and inclusivity</li>
<li>Embody cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference</li>
<li>Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders</li>
<li>Demonstrate a personal and professional value for DEI work</li>
</ul>
 
What You’ll Need
<ul>
<li>Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission; steadfast belief that all scholars can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice</li>
<li>Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines</li>
<li>Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop</li>
<li>A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence</li>
<li>Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team</li>
<li>Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with vendors, staff, scholars and their families while demonstrating value of diversity and inclusivity</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree, and NYS teaching certification</li>
<li>A minimum of five years of lead teaching experience preferred; three years required</li>
<li>Background in high school content a plus</li>
<li>At least three years of school leadership experience preferred; two years required</li>
<li>Proven track record of holding a high bar for student behavior</li>
<li>Commitment to using data to drive your work</li>
</ul>
 
Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential. We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes. We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access. We are committed to creating a space where everyone’s identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed. We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.
 
Benefits and Compensation
<ul>
<li>Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $105,000-$110,000.</li>
<li>As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave.</li>
<li>Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role.</li>
</ul>
 
Are you “All In?” This position starts July 2025. To apply, head to our Careers Page!
 
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where scholars and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.

High School Vice Principal of Culture

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
As a leader in providing high quality education for students who need us most, KIPP Memphis is a network of open enrollment, tuition-free, college preparatory public charter schools. KIPP Memphis is part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) network of high performing schools. KIPP’s network spans more than 200 schools across the US and is known for having high expectations, focusing on results, and ensuring students go to and through college. 
 
Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis serves elementary, middle, and high school students in North Memphis. The KIPP Memphis team and family serves as a model of excellence and collaborates with other community organizations to raise the overall quality of education in Memphis. The mission of KIPP Memphis is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
 
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Executive Principal, the Vice Principal’s primary job is to drive academic and character outcomes for students. We expect our Vice Principals to focus 75% of their time on instructional leadership, specifically all of the activities involved in leading and improving teaching and learning to drive student achievement. At KIPP, we also expect our Vice Principals to build lasting and sustainable organizations by developing a pipeline of future Vice Principals and creating systems for the ongoing development of school staff. The Vice Principal is responsible for developing his/her successor and the leadership capacity of his/her staff. 
 
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
Student Achievement
<ul>
<li>Support and communicate KIPP Memphis regional and school goals that lead to students on a path to and through college.</li>
<li>Ensure the academic program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals as defined by the KIPP Memphis Regional Office. </li>
<li>Plan and prioritize time and resources to achieve annual student goals.</li>
</ul>
Instructional Leadership
<ul>
<li>Develop instructional leaders to provide rigorous and high quality instructional strategies that drive student achievement</li>
<li>Lead analysis of and develop teachers’ ability to analyze student data to identify strategies that will move students toward mastery</li>
<li>Regularly observe and coach leaders to ensure they are providing high-impact, actionable and bite-sized feedback to teachers on a weekly basis</li>
<li>Provide whole-school professional development workshops that drive highest-impact improvements in teacher practice</li>
</ul>
Operational Leadership
<ul>
<li>Support the budget development process with final approval from the Chiefs of the Region.</li>
<li>Manage the Director of School Operations in overseeing routine facilities maintenance.</li>
<li>Oversee management of school records and resources as necessary.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Foster a school climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff and parents.</li>
</ul>
Personnel
<ul>
<li>Cultivate a diverse, high-potential leadership pipeline (from teacher leader to AP to successor).</li>
<li>Develop leadership team members by teaching and insisting that they are true owners of the work and coaching and assigning stretch activities</li>
<li>Retain diverse, highly-effective staff</li>
<li>Cultivate an environment in the school in which staff and students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives can succeed.</li>
</ul>
Community Partnerships
<ul>
<li>Serve as liaisons between teachers, parents and the community.</li>
<li>Ensure parents feel welcome</li>
<li>Build and maintain trust and relationships with parents</li>
<li>Identify most active parents as key partners in understanding the student family experience and organizing other parents support</li>
<li>Have a clear system in place to listen to and address parent concerns</li>
<li>Build friends - engage key community leaders and decision-makers (e.g. through hosting tours and other events) to determine how we can partner together in support of KIPP students and families</li>
<li>Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools and Community and a dedicated role model for other employees.</li>
<li>All other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
 
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
<ul>
<li>Requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree, preferred) in educational administration or supervision from an accredited college or university.</li>
<li>Active Tennessee certification in Administration required.</li>
<li>Requires 6 to 8 years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated leadership experience.</li>
<li>3-to-5-years' experience as a school administrator </li>
</ul>
Preferred:
<ul>
<li>Experience working in an urban community</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Required:
<ul>
<li>Student Focus: Believe that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community</li>
<li>Direction Setting: Ability to set direction across an entire school and motivate others to action</li>
<li>Performance Management: Demonstrated student achievement results from teachers and leaders that he/she manages and coaches</li>
<li>Talent Development: Demonstrated success in developing leadership capacity in others</li>
<li>Cultural Competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives </li>
<li>Instructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data</li>
<li>Instructional Leadership: Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy</li>
<li>Achievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes</li>
<li>Interpersonal Skills: Excellent human relations skills and ability to establish and maintain successful cooperative working relationship with appropriate school communities, and school-based and central office staffs</li>
<li>Relationship Building: Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.</li>
<li>Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.</li>
</ul>
Other Qualifications
Satisfactory criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization. Occasional travel to KIPP Memphis campuses as required.
 
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to repeatedly and for extended periods of time 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 10 pounds. 
 
Additional Information
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience, degree attainment, and credentials. A competitive benefits package will also be offered.
 
All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 
KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KMCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Vice Principal - Middle School (12-month position)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionPosition: Assistant PrincipalRate: $60 to $65 per hourFocused Staffing Group seeks an experienced Assistant Principal to join our partner school in Philadelphia, PA.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Principal will assist the school principal in the provision of direction, leadership, and day-to-day management of educational activities. The AP plays an integral role in the establishment and maintenance of a school climate and culture that is conducive to learning; including overseeing the enforcement of school rules, regulations, and policies, and implementation of disciplinary measures.
The AP will work collaboratively with the Administrative Council to model professional leadership and guidance for the entire school, to direct and maintain the unique culture and vision of the organization, to nurture key community relationships, and to provide objective, data-driven, and mission-centered departmental perspective to executive-level decision-making.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions :
<ul>
<li>Serves as part of the school’s administrative council; supports the principal in overseeing the administration of the school programs and the implementation of policies; assists in planning, organizing, and evaluating services for instructional staff, such as staff development activities, instructional coaching, resource management, and instructional program development.</li>
<li>Interacts with teachers and other staff in the development of materials and methodologies for instruction.</li>
<li>Tours the school building and its external perimeters to monitor safety and security; directs and coordinates staff supervision of areas such as hallways and cafeterias; ensures that school rules and expectations are enforced.</li>
<li>Handles disciplinary matters by following the school policy.</li>
<li>Conducts classroom observations on instructional staff and provides input to the principal during the teacher evaluation process.</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with community-based groups, parents, and student organizations, and develops resources within the community.</li>
<li>May coordinate extracurricular activities and engage in before-school, after-school, and evening activities as required.</li>
<li>Support in creating and monitoring instructional systems.</li>
<li>Supports the high school transition team in the enrollment process for 8th graders.</li>
<li>Supports the new student and family orientation.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
<ul>
<li>the principles, methods, and practices of elementary and/or secondary education.</li>
<li>the theories and principles of child growth and development.</li>
</ul>
Considerable knowledge of:
<ul>
<li>the principles of elementary and/or secondary level education administration.</li>
<li>current major educational issues</li>
</ul>
Knowledge of:
<ul>
<li>curriculum theory and development</li>
<li>alternative educational program</li>
<li>the theory and principles pertaining to the decentralization of decision-making authority and accountability for the educational process and outcomes of the individual school.</li>
</ul>
Ability to:
<ul>
<li>utilize computer-based communications and record-keeping systems</li>
<li>organize and coordinate the work of professional and paraprofessional personnel</li>
<li>communicate effectively, both orally and in writing</li>
<li>to inspire, engage, mentor, and coach</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s/Master’s degree program at an accredited college or university</li>
<li>Five years of full-time paid, professional educational experience, three of which have been at the elementary and/or middle school level providing leadership or participating in decision-making processes, school policy development, or the establishment and implementation of educational goals and objectives</li>
</ul>
Certificates/Licenses:
<ul>
<li>Profession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate for Elementary or Secondary Principal</li>
</ul>
Working conditions:
The working conditions include:
<ul>
<li>Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children, parents, teachers, and administrators.</li>
<li>Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos.</li>
<li>Working very near others, within a few feet or less, which may result in exposure to diseases and infections, such as colds and influenza.</li>
<li>Exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels regularly.</li>
<li>Responsibility for the health and safety of the children in their school.</li>
<li>Being placed in conflict situations where parents, students, and/or staff might become angry or unpleasant.</li>
<li>Working as part of a team of administrators and educators.</li>
</ul>
Physical requirements:
The AP 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to Relocate:
<ul>
<li>Philadelphia, PA 19123: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

Assistant Principal (Elementary/Middle School)

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Job Description
Principal Position
Incarnation School
570 West 175th Street
New York, NY 10033
 
Mission 
Incarnation School strives to create a joyous, faith-filled environment that affirms the uniqueness of each child and academically and spiritually prepares students to walk in God's grace with confidence and resilience.
 
Qualifications and Requirements
The Principal must be a practicing Roman Catholic.
 
The Principal must have a Master's Degree and a minimum of five years of teaching experience. (NYS Teacher or School Building Leader certification is preferred.) 
 
The Principal has the immediate responsibility for implementing the mission of the school in its regular operations. This position supports the philosophy, principles and characteristics of Catholic education and assures quality service to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and the wider community.
 
The Principal must be a collaborative decision maker working with the faculty, staff and parents in overseeing every aspect of this ministry. The candidate must have particular knowledge of academic and catechetical curriculum, as well as a solid understanding of best practices with educational technology and current teaching methodologies.
 
The Principal must have the ability to relate well with children, parents, teachers, and the community at large, honor the rich traditions and culture of Catholic education and work collaboratively with the Pastor and Regional Superintendent to lead the school positively in its mission.
 
Salary range is $83,000 - $129,000
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Principal Position at Incarnation School

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
The Opportunity:&nbsp;
PLA Principals are the heart of our work.&nbsp; As a principal, you will be responsible for leading and managing your campus in alignment with PLA’s vision of creating an environment of high standards for both our staff and our scholars. Our principals drive towards excellence by creating a loving, respectful, and safe environment that demonstrates continuous improvement. In addition to setting and leading the vision for school culture, you will serve as an instructional leader, providing real-time coaching and development for your teaching staff and utilizing data to support the success of each classroom.&nbsp; PLA leaders strongly believe in every scholar’s ability to succeed and work tirelessly to create a school experience that fosters success.
The Details:&nbsp;
Key Deliverables:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>10% increase in Math proficiency</li>
<li>10% increase in ELA proficiency</li>
<li>90% Staff Retention</li>
<li>95% Average Daily Attendance</li>
<li>90% Student Persistence</li>
<li>80% or higher stakeholder satisfaction</li>
<li>Meeting annual enrollment goals</li>
</ul>
Experience and Education Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Current Administrators License</li>
<li>Proven success as an instructional leader</li>
<li>Experience in turnaround work&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial, positive problem solver with the ability to see opportunity in challenges</li>
<li>Clear judgment, a mature interpersonal style, and the ability to drive collaborative decision-making processes.</li>
</ul>
The Network:
&nbsp;PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.&nbsp; In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Compensation and benefits:
PLA School Leaders receive a base salary that is competitively aligned to the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Leaders receive:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Competitive Compensation</li>
<li>Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance</li>
<li>Monthly professional development opportunities, including participation in our annual Leader Institute</li>
<li>Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network</li>
<li>Incentive and bonus opportunities</li>
</ul>
PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.&nbsp; We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.&nbsp;
Please read carefully.
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
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