Position Title: Secondary Principal

Payroll/Personnel Type: 12 Month

Job #: 8258

Reports to: Network Superintendent

Shift Length: 8 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility: Not Eligible

Position Summary:

The Principal will be responsible for leading the transformation of a high school to achieve significant academic improvement and student success. The Principal will work closely with teachers, staff, students, parents, and the community to create a positive and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.

Essential Functions:

• Leadership and Management:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to improve academic performance and student outcomes.
• Provide strong leadership and vision to inspire and motivate staff, students, and the community.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance instructional practices and curriculum delivery.
• Implement data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
• Create a positive school culture that promotes respect, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Build strong healthy relationships with students, parents, and community stakeholders to support student success.
• Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.
• Manage school resources effectively and efficiently to support academic programs and student services.
• Lead professional development initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of teachers and staff.
• Collaborate with district leaders to align school improvement efforts with district goals and initiatives.

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  Academic Improvement:

• Analyze student data to identify areas of improvement and develop targeted interventions to address academic deficiencies
• Implement evidence-based instructional practices and monitor their effectiveness in improving student achievement.
• Support the development and implementation of rigorous curriculum and assessment strategies aligned with state standards
• Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their instructional practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to use data to determine the next steps of implementation
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to effectively lead, work, and interact with others
• Ability to facilitate restorative conversations
• Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Ability to provide feedback to staff alongside the principal

Experience:

• Proven track record of improving student achievement and school performance.
• Demonstrated strong leadership.
• Ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational leadership, preferably in a secondary setting
• Strong knowledge of instructional practices and demonstrated knowledge of best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team of educators.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Deep knowledge of restorative practices, social-emotion learning, and adolescent development

Education:

• Master’s degree in Education or related field (required)
• Valid Missouri Administrator Certification (required)
• Candidates who will be eligible for a MO administrator license on or before July 1 are encouraged to apply and may be considered on a case-by-case basis contingent upon licensure
• To be offered a contract as a principal with SLPS, candidates must have a full, valid and/or transferrable administrator license when applying. If you do not yet possess current MO administrator licensure, please upload a letter from your university that indicates that you will hold certification by June 30, 2024

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

• The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.