JOB TITLE: School Principal

LOCATION: Humphreys County High School

SALARY: Principal Salary Schedule (salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience)

WORK DAYS: 230 Days - 12 Month Employee

REPORT TO: Superintendent

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Instructional Leadership

• Lead the school’s vision, mission, and strategic goals to support college-readiness and academic and socioemotional success for all students;
• Will innovate, challenge the status quo and look for new ways of driving improvement within the local school via the engagement and partnership of multiple stakeholders;
• Drive rapid and dramatic instructional improvements by implementing strategies in line with the priority areas identified in the school improvement plan;
• Support and supervise the design of rigorous, standards-based instruction with measurable outcomes;
• Implement an observation and feedback cycle that ensures continuous improvement in teaching and learning;
• Analyze student achievement results to identify areas of need and inform school improvement efforts;
• Develop and implement a professional development plan to address identified areas of need; and
• Develop a collegial environment that supports teacher leadership, collaboration, and growth.

Management and Operations

• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for students, staff, and families;
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring of diverse, highly-qualified staff;
• Strategically align people, time and money to drive student achievement;
• Apply teacher and staff performance management systems in a way that ensures a culture of continuous improvement, support, and accountability;
• Oversee the operations of the school in partnership with other allocated leadership staff; and
• Comply with all state and federal laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Family and Community Engagement

• Actively advocate for and engage family and community;
• Strengthen teacher and staff capacity to cultivate and sustain meaningful partnerships with families of diverse backgrounds and with community members that support student achievement and student well-being; and
• Manage partnerships.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Are focused on results and have proven success in increasing student achievement and adult performance in an educational setting;
• Influence and motivate others to reach their potential;
• Are solution-oriented and creative problem solvers with experience in data analysis and creating and managing systems;
• Set high expectations and communicate them to a variety of stakeholders;
• Understand, communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures;
• Continually reflect and seek feedback to improve their practice;
• Have demonstrated perseverance in their career and education;
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and change-oriented environment; and
• Possess strong pedagogical skills and are highly effective at coaching adults.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's Degree or higher (with a major in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited four-year institution preferred).
• Possess or be eligible for Mississippi licensure in educational administration.
• Successful experience as an assistant principal, instructional director, and/or an instructional coach required; successful experience as a principal in a Title I school preferred.
• At least three (3) years successful teaching experience required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested individuals who meet minimum requirements should apply online at www.masd.k12.ms.us

Questions concerning this vacancy announcement should be directed to:

Dr. Sametra Brown, Executive Director of Human Capital and Talent Management

Mississippi Achievement School District

662-746-2125

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.

***The Mississippi Achievement School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

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