School Director/Principal

Title: Principal

Purpose of Position: To provide an engaging and enriching educational experience for students

Employment Status: Full-time Reporting

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Varies

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate Knowledge of Supervision of Instruction

• Develop a shared instructional vision among all teachers and staff
• Embrace a systematic use of formative assessment data to guide learning and drive instruction
• Align Louisiana standards with the American Montessori Society Standards
• Develop intervention programs for students in English and Math who are below expected levels in these subjects
• Strengthen special education programming in compliance with special education laws, to ensure success for students with special needs
• Build extra-curricular and enrichment programs that provide high quality offerings

Create an Environment of Respect and Rapport

• Encourage and model respectful talk, active listening and turn taking
• Acknowledge students’ backgrounds and lives outside of the classroom
• Exhibit body language indicative of warmth and caring to students
• Encourage and model politeness and support for all community members
• Encourage and model fairness in all interactions

• Establish high expectations for student achievement and behavior
• Place an emphasis on preparing students for a well-rounded life
• Partner with external organizations that enrich the culture of the school through service learning opportunities as well as life and cultural experiences
• Maintain a student support system which addresses student academic and behavioral needs

Cultivate a Healthy and Safe Environment for Children

• Implement policies to ensure state and federal compliance
• Provide a safe and clean environment
• Identify potential liability issues

Establish a Culture for Learning

• Demonstrate a belief in the value of what is being learned and the Montessori instruction.
• Encourage high expectations, supported through both verbal and nonverbal behaviors, for both learning and participation
• Encourage and recognize effort and persistence on the parts of students
• Create a culture that promotes high expectations for expression and work products
• Establish smooth functioning schoolwide routines with little or no loss of instructional time
• Create schoolwide routines where students play an important role in carrying out the routines

Display Professionalism and Commitment to the Audubon Community

• Reflect and refine leadership based on feedback from others and self-reflection
• Create systems and routines that track student metrics to improve both academic and socio-emotional outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress
• Frequently and in a way that is culturally appropriate, communicate with families regarding the program and student progress
• Cultivate positive two-way communication between school and families
• Create frequent opportunities for families to engage in the learning process
• Regularly create opportunities for colleagues to work collaboratively to share and plan for student success
• Facilitate professional development opportunities that emphasize improving practice
• Regularly initiate school activities which further the mission of the school
• Regularly initiate activities which emphasize community service
• Support students even in the face of difficult situations or conflicting policies
• Fulfill organizational mandates regarding policies and procedures

Education, Training and Experience:

REQUIRED

· Masters Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university

· Five years successful teaching experience at the elementary and/or middle school level

· Three years successful school administrative experience at the assistant principal level or above at the level of assignment

· Experience in staff development

· Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage organizational resources

· Demonstrated ability to enhance student achievement

· Experience in and/or understanding of the public school system including charter schools is desirable

PREFERRED

· Doctorate Degree

· Certification as a Principal/Education Leader

· Seven years successful teaching experience at the elementary and/or middle school level

· Five years successful school administration and/or central office experience

· Experience with Montessori instruction

· Administrative experience in a charter school environment

· Montessori or National Board Certification

· Certification in multiple instructional areas

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000