Description

About us:
GEO Prep Mid-City, Inc. is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school. We are a TAP school!

REPORTS TO/TERM: 

Chief Academic Officer

This is a full-time, year-round administrative position

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
A Principal is expected to perform the following duties: 

• Work with Associate Principals to hire, develop, train and evaluate all staff 
• Monitor and maintain alignment for Pre-k through adult learners for GEO Academy of EBR including: policies, curriculum, training, professional development, special education/504, high ability, testing, calendars, public relations, programming and protocol
• Provide over site and support to the Associate Principal position and responsibilities
• Administer and implement all aspects of the TAP program 
• Meet deadlines
• Participate in personal and professional growth activities
• Use all available research to evaluate instructional issues
• Work cooperatively with all GEO team members
• Liaison for GEO/school
• Monitor compliance for all grants and charter including DOE requirements 
• Monitor and supervise data management 
• Create board reports focused on district activities, accomplishments and concerns
• Attend and participate in all GEO/School macro management meetings
• Support a welcoming and inclusive environment for parents, community, and other volunteers
• Support a strong culture of discipline and respect within the school community among students and staff
• Promote and cultivate a positive learning culture and climate in the buildings and district
• Follow all board and GEO Foundation policies and regulations
• Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in school leadership and administration 
• Possess or be in the process of obtaining a Louisiana administrators license 
• Commitment to the mission and organizational goals GEO Foundation and GEO Academies 
• Blended Learning with an online environment
• Data-driven analysis and instruction proficiency 
• TAP certified
• Successful teaching or leadership experience in an urban environment 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful experience as a building administrator with proven organizational, problem solving, and written and oral communication skills
• Minimum of 5 years teaching and/or urban non-profit corporation experience
• Expertise in school and/or organizational policy, procedures, and program development 
• Proven ability to motivate, inspire and manage a diverse staff
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with others in an entrepreneurial spirit, focused on improving student achievement and school excellence