School Principal - Upper Campus

School Principal - Upper Campus

Overview:
Empower Community School influences change in our community by forging collaboration between a diverse group of
scholars, educators, families, and partners to educate the next generation of community leaders and advocates. Our
personalized approach to learning supports the academic, social, and emotional development of each scholar and prepares
them to excel in every endeavor with the courage and ability to advocate for themselves and the community.

Empower unapologetically believes:

• Every student can learn and grow in rigorous academic settings with the appropriate support.
• Schools are a place for equitable collaboration between educators, scholars, families, and the broader community.
• Empathy, interpersonal skills, and social-emotional development are the foundation of a positive culture.
• Technology can be an educational equalizer when used for personalized learning, content creation, and
  community connections.

Who We Are Looking For:

Empower Schools of Alabama is on the lookout for a dynamic and driven Upper School Principal to join our skillful
leadership team. We are seeking a dedicated educational leader who is passionate about fostering academic excellence,
nurturing student growth, and building a positive, inclusive community. The ideal candidate will have experience
supporting learners in grades 5-8 and be responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the upper
school, overseeing everything from curriculum alignment and faculty supervision to student life and parent engagement.
This is a pivotal role that requires a commitment to educational best practices and the ability to support both students and
staff. If you are an experienced administrator with a proven track record of success and a desire to make a significant
impact on the next generation of leaders, we strongly encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Reports To: Executive Director

Supervises: Instructional Staff, including Teachers and Instructional Aides

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Salary Range: $86K - 108K

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for all academic and co-curricular programs within the upper school.

• Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and foster the professional development of all upper school faculty and staff.

• Oversee curriculum implementation, instructional quality, and assessment to ensure academic excellence and alignment with the school's mission.

• Responsible for coaching teachers on instructional delivery and methods;

• Assist Executive Director in developing staff development programming;

• Responsible for managing student data systems;

• Assist in administration of scheduling and standardized assessments;

• Assist Executive Director in the development of school created assessments;

• Serve as liaison to parents and facilitate parent education and involvement, including reinforcing the need for parents to support the school’s policies and practices for student discipline, dress code, homework, and events;

• Assist in making formal reports to the board of trustees and charter entity on student academic performance.

• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive school culture that promotes student well-being, character development, and a love for learning.

• Manage the upper school's daily operations, including budget planning, master scheduling, and student discipline policies.

• Serve as the primary communicator and build strong, collaborative relationships with students, parents, faculty, and the broader community.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction or other related field;

• A valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in the field of School Administration/Educational Leadership;

• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching and/or leadership experience, including documented instances of student academic, social, and emotional success;

• Preferred Candidate: Minimum of 3 years of successful school principal experience

• Demonstrated organizational skills;

• Demonstrated ability in data management and presentation;

• Exhibited leadership in working with professional staff, students, and the community;

• Agreement with the academic goals and philosophy of the Empower Community School;

• Commitment to accountability, including a rigorous student testing regime;

• Demonstrated success in encouraging parental involvement.

Additional Information:
As part of the application process at Empower Community School we ask all candidates to take several brief assessments
after the submission of a resume or completion of an online application. For the first assessment, you will click on
this LINK . Please enter your contact information. Upon completion of the first assessment, you will receive a link for the
second assessment at the provided email address. The link will come from noreply@predictiveindex.com.

In the first assessment,

• There are no right or wrong answers
• The assessment takes about 5 minutes to complete
• You should take on a laptop or desktop
• Make sure that you are in Google Chrome with a stable internet connection

Once you complete the first assessment, you will immediately receive a link to the 2nd assessment. Unlike the prior
assessment, this is a timed test. Please consider the following

• There are 50 questions
• You will have 12 minutes to complete
• Questions will include three types of questions: numerical, verbal, and spatial-reasoning
• Please complete the assessment on a laptop or desktop
• Make sure that you are in Google Chrome with a stable internet connection
• Ensure that you are in a quiet place where you will not be distracted or disturbed
• Be in a competitive state of mind.

Hiring Process

• Step 1: Predictive Index Survey (All Candidates)
• Step 2: Video Interview (Selected Candidates)
• Step 3: Performance Task (3-5 Finalist Candidates)
• Step 4: In-Person Panel Interview (3-5 Finalist Candidates)
• Step 5: Background Check; Reference Check (3-5 Finalist Candidates)
• Step 6: Final Selection

Equal Opportunity Employment
Empower Schools of Alabama considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age,
religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally
protected status.

Non-Discrimination Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Empower Schools of Alabama does not discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law, in
providing education services, activities, and programs.