Special Note:We are open to a mutually agreed upon start date (mid-June, as an example).
Basic Function:
The Principal actively creates, promotes and maintains a college/career-going culture by providing instructional leadership.
Essential Duties:
Provide instructional leadership aligned to Common Core State Standards to ensure effective teaching and learning
Ensure differentiated professional development for all staff
Lead on creating equitable classroom management practice
Promote and maintain a strong college/career-going culture
Develop staff’s ability to differentiate instruction to meet individualized student needs as determined by diagnostic and formative assessment data
Create and maintain a positive school culture rooted in inclusivity and restorative practices
Serve on school and network committees as assigned
Provide direct coaching and instructional guidance to staff
Plan and provide professional development in collaboration with others
Model identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogical practices
Model effective use of differentiated instructional strategies for diverse learners
Model successful classroom management strategies
Observe staff and debrief the observations to improve teaching practices
Provide staff with regular constructive feedback
Conduct staff evaluations using LPS-approved evaluation rubrics
Make instructional decisions based on student performance and make recommendations for best practices
Support student discipline in collaboration with admin team
Plan and facilitate student, family, and community meetings and activities
Maintain communication with caregivers as needed
Lead and participate in charter renewal, WASC accreditation, Federal Program Monitoring, LCAP development and implementation, and other local, state, and federal requirements
Produce data/reports for local, state, and federal compliance
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal mandates
Oversee and participate in student recruitment and enrollment process
Collaborate with Human Resources in the recruitment and retention of staff
Partner with Network Operations and Facilities staff to ensure maintenance of the school site
Build and maintain positive relationships with the authorizing school district, county office of education, and other local, state, and federal partners
Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
Other Duties
Perform related duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to:
a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
5 years of successful high school experience as a credentialed staff and/or administrator
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid California Teaching Credential
Valid California Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility or Verification of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential or intent to complete the CPACE exam
Employment eligibility that includes fingerprint, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearances
Knowledge of:
Instructional programs, methods, and practices that accelerate student learning and achievement
Leadership development practices and effective supervision and performance evaluation
California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends as they relate to work scope
Culturally-responsive pedagogy
Adult learning principles and change management theory
Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry
Skills and Ability to:
Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness
Use and analyze data to develop action plans
Implement collaborative and team building processes
Plan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional development
Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectively
Provide timely and actionable feedback, including officially evaluating staff performance
Provoke, inspire and motivate people to make progress toward goals
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work effectively across diverse communities
Manage various projects and/or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skills
Working Conditions:
Environment
Instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities
Travel to conduct business
Work variable hours including evenings and weekends as needed
Physical Demands
Mental acuity
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Hearing and speaking to communicate
Seeing to observe and read materials
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Pulling, pushing, lifting and/or carrying instructional materials and equipment
Leadership Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity atall levels.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
Leadership Public Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the network webpage at www.leadps.org.
For inquiries or concerns regarding LPS nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:
Chris Harrell, Director of Student Services and Facilities, Title IX Coordinator