Principal (Headmaster), Classical Academy Charter School

Job titlePrincipal (Headmaster), Classical Academy Charter SchoolClassification Exempt Reports toSuperintendentOrganization UnitAdministrationApproved byHuman ResourcesEffective date6/1/2026 

Principal (Headmaster), Classical Academy Charter School

The Principal is the chief educational leader of the Classical Academy, reporting to the Superintendent. This role requires an energetic, wise, and well-grounded professional with strong executive skills, a deep appreciation for classical education, and a proven ability to champion moral, intellectual, and civic virtue.

The Principal is responsible for establishing a school culture that fosters academic excellence, a love of truth, beauty, and goodness, and the on-going inspiration of wonder among students and staff.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations

DOMAIN #1: Leadership (Mission, Culture, Strategy)

 

• Be Steward of the Mission: Ceaselessly promote and drive the school's mission, vision, virtues, and philosophy among staff, students, and families, ensuring fidelity to classical education principles.
• Strategic Direction: In counsel with the Superintendent, provide farsighted leadership, establish strategic direction, and ensure the effective implementation of the education plan.
• High-Impact Accountability: Set an example in the two basic objectives of full enrollment and strong academics, holding staff accountable for high student achievement and progress by applying our evaluation systems, providing consistent written and in-person feedback, and offering mentorship.
• Operational Oversight: In our model, the Superintendent provides extensive operational support on site so that the Principal is free to focus on academics. Even so, the Principal oversees all academic operations, student enrollment, instructional effectiveness, special education compliance, and parent satisfaction.
• Professional Expertise: Lead staff in the practice of classical education,  assessment, and student services. Stay current in all student data and apply it constantly in decision making and planning. Develop a bench of capable future leaders.

DOMAIN #2: Learning (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment)

 

• Instructional Leadership: Serve as the school's primary curriculum and instructional leader. Ensure that the program of student-specific plans is constantly practiced.
• Curriculum Fidelity: Ensure all instructional staff consistently and effectively use the adopted curriculum resources and assessments. Hold Academic Coaches accountable for effective use of these resources and methods by teachers.
• Staff Development: Provide clarity, coaching, and correction to all staff. Provide mentorship and professional development aligned with classical education methods.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular, high-quality formal written evaluations for all instructional staff by required deadlines.
• Special Services Oversight: Oversee and monitor procedures for students with disabilities; attend and participate in required student service team meetings (IAT/IEP) as needed.
• Internal Communication: Lead well-planned, meaningful staff learning as planned with Superintendent.

DOMAIN #3: Culture (Community & Character Development)

 

• Virtuous School Climate: Foster a culture of academic excellence, character development, and critical thinking skills among all students, aligning with classical education's principles.
• Behavior and Conduct: Implement the school's Code of Conduct, disciplinary actions, and due process procedures consistently. Ensure appropriate uniform