Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Principal
Organization : Athlos Academy
Location : Jefferson Parish
Reports To : School Model Support / Governing Board
Hiring Status : At-Will
FLSA Status : Exempt
FTE : 1.0
Schedule : Monday – Friday 7 : 30 am – 4 : 00 pm
Reporting Days : 245, 12 months
Compensation : Salary
Starting Pay : $100,000-$120,000; DOE
Start Date : Summer 2025
Minimum Qualifications Required :
Education : Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field
Experience : 3-5 years of school leadership, and 3-5 years of successful teaching experience, preferred experience in turnaround work.
Certification : Educational Administrator License
Background : Clear FBI background check
Language : Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish fluency preferred
Benefits
- Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match
- Wellness Wednesdays, which encourage staff wellness schoolwide.
- Safety training and security cameras
- 26 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours
- Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children
- Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access
- Network-level professional development during the summer and throughout the year
- Opportunity to grow professionally
Job Duties
Staff Management
Mentors, recruits and / or retains high-quality teachers and staff, terminates when necessaryOversees professional development of all teachers and staffObserves all classes regularly; oversees and assesses the performance of all school employeesHolds employee evaluation conferences based on records of performance observationsEnsures collaboration and team building among staffManages conflicts and relations between school employees skillfullyOversees employee screening measuresAcademics
Primary instructional leader for the schoolEnsures students are meeting all growth benchmarksEvaluates instructional program effectiveness; develops and enforces policies and proceduresEnsures implementation of instructional strategies, classroom management, and communicationEnsures effective, research-based professional development is provided and implementedMonitors special projects accountability timelines and coordinates timely completionCollaborates with staff for united school improvement planMonitors, directs, and implements the administration of assessmentsMonitors and analyzes student performance assessment data preparing reports as needed for various special projects (i.e., after school program, summer school)Oversees special service programs (SPED and ELL) implementation and complianceAnalyzes student achievement data, draws logical conclusions and prepares comprehensive reportsHolds and attends parent / teacher / student conferences, open houses, and other parent and community eventsOperations
Abides by all state and federal laws that apply to charter schools and charter policyEnsures there is proper documentation on operations of charter programs to develop accurate budgetMaintains fiscal control, report accurate fiscal informationEnsures smooth operation of school facilities, school finance and risk management, including appropriate procurement of insurance policiesEnsures school-wide compliance with all policies and proceduresAttends all required governing board and state meetings; attend other meetings and training that provide legal guidanceParticipates in the school’s annual fiscal audit and oversees the preparation of the school’s annual budget, annual financial and annual program reportsEnsures school safety by performing fire drills and other drillsPreparation of financial and statistical documents and reportsEnsures school facilities are managed effectively; oversees facilities to ensure maintenance provides a clean and safe schoolRequires students to demonstrate positive behaviors aligned with the school’s vision and missionClassroom and School Culture
Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.Consistently implements school-wide management policies.Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.Communication
Communicates professionally with parent / guardians and the community.Communicates student progress with parent / guardians regularly.Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.Public Relations
Connect with the community and elevate the status of the school within the communityEstablishes rapport with parents, students, school staff, and Athlos Academy board of directorsCoordinates with the school’s parent organization to increase parental involvement within the schoolBuilds positive relations with state education departments, other charter schools, and school districtsWorks pro-actively to maintain community partnerships and positive public relations that showcases the school’s successProfessionalism
Models the Athlos culture.Implements school policies.Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.Honors schedules and deadlines.Implements school strategic planUpholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of these in communications with students, parents, and the public at largeWorks cooperatively with parents and teaching mentors to strengthen the educational programOversees overall school operationsPromotes and maintains a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful and friendlyMaintains regular communication with Athlos Academies (education service provider)Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as : Zoom or Teams.Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.Must be able to see in close range and far range.Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.Must be able to have repetitive wrist / hand / finger movement to work on computer and / or related office equipment.Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.NOTE : This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
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