Principal

Description

Position Description: Principals are the most important drivers of students’ academic success and social-emotional development. Principals develop a positive school climate through initiatives such as restorative practices, building and sustaining bridges with community stakeholders, and using data and evidence-based best practices to drive instructional practices. Principals must have an unrelenting belief in the capabilities of our school’s stakeholders coupled with the practical and theoretical knowledge to implement best practices for teachers and students alike.

Reports to: Executive Director

Reporting Expectations: Reports to Building on Rotation/ Q4 reports in-person

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mission and Vision

• Builds, maintains and communicates common school vision that aligns with network mission
• Sets schoolwide and classroom goals, develop and implements strategic plans, and monitor progress toward goals
• Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives
• Aligns educational practices to Kindezi Pillars & Goals
• Monitors data and adjust resources accordingly to achieve school goals

School Leadership/Instructional Leadership

• Articulates vision and works collaboratively with all stakeholders to align with network mission and strategic plan
• Leads team in analyzing holistic data, instructional and cultural strategies to make appropriate decisions to improve instruction, increase student achievement, increase socio-emotional wellness, and overall school effectiveness
• Establishes and creates accountability for school-wide expectations
• Provides the focus for continued learning and holistic growth of all members of the school community
• Uses student achievement data to determine school effectiveness and directs school staff to actively analyze data for improving results
• Ensures excellent teaching via co-observations, norming, and observing coaching sessions, weekly data meetings, lesson planning clinics and providing feedback to instructional coaches

School Climate

• Cultivates a positive learning environment by leading with love, joy, and equity
• Consistently models and collaboratively promotes high expectations, mutual respect, concern, and empathy for students, staff, parents, and community
• Utilizes shared decision-making to build relationships with all stakeholders and maintains positive school morale
• Maintains collegial environment and supports staff through the stages of the change process
• Develops, implements, and monitors best practices in school-wide culture rooted in socio-emotional wellness and restorative practice

Organizational Leadership

Planning and Assessment

• Collaboratively plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs that enhance teaching and student achievement and lead to school improvement
• Uses multiple sources of data to track holistic growth of individual students over time
• Establishes procedures for disseminating student results to parent and community members

Organizational Management

• Prioritizes safety students and staff by creating and implementing routines and procedures to ensure a safe, orderly, and positive environment
• Ensures the efficiency of school operations and routine facility maintenance
• Manages and allocates resources responsibly by setting expense priorities

Human Resources Leadership

Human Resources Management

• Selects highly competent, caring, professionals who align with the Kindezi mission, values, and philosophy
• Provides a culture of support where all staff are continuously developed
• Promotes and cultivates innovation and risk-taking
• Retains high-quality staff and properly supports or exits low-performers

Teacher/Staff Evaluation

• Focuses on growth and accountability
• Regularly conducts observations, provides feedback, and action steps
• Properly documents evidence of staff performance

Professionalism & Communication

Professionalism

• Serves as a role model for ethical behavior
• Collaborates and networks both inside and outside of the organization in effort to provide support and for professional growth
• Carries out duties with integrity and competence

Communication

• Effectively communicates with all stakeholders using a variety of mediums and strategies
• Engages community partners in ways that are mutually beneficial
• Builds a positive relationship with the media and promotes a positive view of Th