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Elevate Collegiate Charter School

Principal

Elevate Collegiate Charter School, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


OUR MISSION

Elevate Collegiate Charter School will equip all Prek-5th grade students with the academic knowledge and character development necessary to set forth confidently on the path towards college and a life filled with opportunity.

Leading at Elevate Collegiate: Principal

Reports to:

Superintendent

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Master’s degree in educational administration, Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate, Certified T-TESS & T-PESS appraiser.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate campus functions

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.

Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.

Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.

Provide for two-way communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.

Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students.

Recognize excellence and achievement.

Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.

Build common vision for school improvement with staff.

Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission.

Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.

Interview, select, and orient new staff.

Approve all personnel assigned to campus.

Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.

Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.

Assign and promote campus personnel. Make recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus.

Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.

Confer with subordinates regarding their professional growth. Work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative, and Facilities Functions

Comply with district policies and state and federal laws and regulations affecting the schools.

Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs.

Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.

Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.

Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.

Serve as a role model for all campus staff.

Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district-wide and state-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Skills and Characteristics:

Strong instructional, classroom management and discipline skills

Excellent communication skills

Proven track record of meeting extremely high standards for student achievement

Relentlessness and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure success

Team player

Willingness to aggressively seek administrative certification

Belief in the Elevate Collegiate mission and educational model

Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude

Educational Background and Work Experience:

A bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university is highly preferred, a master’s degree is preferred.

Successful experience leading adults

Four years of urban teaching experience with a track record of high student achievement

Valid Texas Teacher Certification

Compensation:

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, Elevate Collegiate offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Elevate Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Master's (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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