DUTIES AND 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 a designated turnaround and/or high poverty/Title I school;
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.
