JOB PURPOSE: •Aspires to become a School Principal, serving as a high-quality instructional and operational leader •Supports the mission and vision of CSUSA, as well as their Principal and state leaders •Learns from Scholar Principals, Fellow Principals, Master Principals, and other state team leaders •Utilizes expertise and ability to lead to ensure students learn in a safe and rigorous environment •Leads curriculum content and course development, extracurricular activities, facilities operations, and emergency procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates the ability to lead people and build relationships with various stakeholders
• Communicates clear goals, expectations and procedures with all staff members
• Demonstrates the leadership skills necessary to lead in a collaborative and supportive manner
• Sets a vision for student success, facilitating strategic thinking, planning and execution
• Ensures the team appropriately prioritizes initiatives, based on the needs of the school and students
• Provides teachers and other staff members with continuous and appropriate feedback
• Evaluates staff annually during performance reviews
• Dedicates time in other schools to observe and develop various leadership styles and skills
• Fosters relationships within and across teams and stakeholders
• Develops and coordinates educational programs in accordance with CSUSA and state guidelines
• Engages in professional development and training, reads literature, and independently researches topics on leadership in order to professionally grow and prepare for future principalship
• Supervises student services for special populations to enhance individualized instruction
• Ensures the school is in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and policies
• Assists in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring process, and adheres to the hiring statutory laws and state regulations
• Supports the Principal with all operations involving the management of the school including school funds, payroll, purchases, inventories and office operations

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and produce results through their own efficiency, as well as their team's.

• Builds capacity of those around them, while also asking for feedback for continuous improvement.

• Takes initiative; looks for proactive ways to improve and promote quality assurance.

• Appropriately provides feedback to department team members.

• Thinks ahead and plans for the future of the team and organization.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company.

• Supports the company's values and strategic priorities, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to company needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities/projects while maintaining flexibility.

• Must be able to communicate a vision, and ensure projects are driven to completion.

• Thinks creatively and ensures select services are appropriately provided to State Teams.

• Maintains a broad, conceptual perspective and is forward-thinking.

• Capability to analyze data and develop instructional action plans.

• Exhibits knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions
• Travel as-needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of employment.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA's policy.

DECLARATION

The Charter Schools USA Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Education required
• 3 years experience in Educational Leadership
• Appropriate state leadership certification

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of CSUSA and a positive track record of leading successful teams

• MAC and PC proficient: Microsoft Office (O365, Sharepoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), other relevant platforms/software programs and devices, LMS, instructional software, educational technology, and mobile communication device
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable