Alamance Community School is searching for a data driven instructional leader who ensures the academic achievement and social-emotional growth of all students. The Principal is responsible for upholding the school’s mission and curriculum while supporting, developing, and evaluating all instructional staff. The Principal reports directly to the Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and manage the school’s academic, athletic, and extra-curricular programs in a manner consistent with the school’s mission and curriculum.
- Oversee and be responsible for the school’s safety and security
- Help develop and implement instructional programs, structures, and decision-making processes that support the vision, mission, and instructional philosophy.
- Lead the faculty in continually improving the consistency, continuity, and quality of the school’s instructional methods and materials.
- Recruit, supervise, support, and evaluate instructional staff by:
- Supporting teachers in using student achievement data to reflect on teaching practices and make formal and informal decisions about instruction.
- Creating systems to provide ongoing feedback for and conduct yearly evaluation of all instructional staff.
- Collaboratively planning, implementing, and supporting professional development of instructional staff as part of the schoolwide professional development plan.
- Nurturing and promoting teacher leadership in support of the school’s mission and continued growth and sustainability.
- Work with the faculty to establish and commit to clear student achievement goals and provide direction and encouragement to all instructional staff in the accomplishment of goals.
- Be directly responsible for evaluating student learning by:
- Evaluating teachers via NCEES
- Supervising the collection and analysis of multiple sources of data
- Employing results to continually improve learning and engagement among all students
- Develop and sustain a school culture and learning community that embodies ACS’s commitment to cultivate 21st century learners with a strong sense of community through rigorous academic course work, Project Based Learning, character development and leadership opportunities through Responsive Classroom practices.
- Establish and facilitate a shared leadership and management culture with a system focused on results.
- Build strong relationships with parents, families, and the community.
- Ensure equity and high expectations across the school.
- Promote a culture of shared understanding and trust, where risk taking and reflection are valued.
- Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the school facilities.
Qualifications for the Position:
- Master’s degree in education or related field
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed in K - 12 Administration and Supervision
- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
- Minimum of 5 years administrative experience
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate people
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills that relates well with students, staff , parents, and the community
- Appreciates and practices collaboration
- Understands and values the importance of the school’s mission and curriculum
Compensation:
We offer a competitive salary based on the NC State Principal Salary Schedule plus a supplement, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including State Retirement & State Health/Medical Benefits.
Application Deadline: March 22, 2024
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and a statement regarding your leadership philosophy to Leslie Paynter, Managing Director at [email protected]
