Principal

Role and Responsibilities​

INSTRUCTION & CURRICULUM

• Serves as the GCS academic leader with oversight of curriculum, instruction, and student assessment,
• Leads the GCS Instructional Leadership Team.
• Ensures curriculum alignment with Common Core State Standards for Delaware.
• Leads resource selection and adoption in cooperation with the Head of School.
• Seeks and shares curriculum best practices and training aligned with GCS philosophy and goals.
• Serves as a member of the GCS Administrative Team.

ASSESSMENT

• Oversees and ensures compliance with all state test administration and reporting requirements.
• Implements effective internal assessment systems to monitor the academic the growth of students across short-term and multi-year periods.

STAFF RECRUITING, DEVELOPMENT & EVALUATION

• Recruit instructional staff under the direction of the Head of School.
• Plans and implements staff orientation and year-round professional development for teaching staff and administration in coordination with the Head of School.
• Evaluates teachers in accordance with state standards and other best practices
• Oversees teacher mentoring program in accordance with state standards

ADMINISTRATION

• Oversees the management and confidentiality of student academic records.
• Displays consistent personal leadership to building staff
• Acts as the Head of School’s delegate from time to time.
• Attends all GCS board meetings and prepares reports for the board as requested by the Head of School or by the board.
• Oversees the administration of special education services in coordination with the Special Education Coordinator and the Head of School.
• Jointly responsible with Head of School for scheduling school activities and calendar.

COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIPS

• Communicates regularly with the Head of School concerning student achievement, curriculum development, professional development, staff evaluations, student assessment, parent engagement, building morale, and the budgetary needs for each.
• Articulates and models GCS values to students, families, staff, and the community.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure proper support and implementation of IEP’s and 504 plans.
• Oversees school climate and culture in collaboration with the Dean of Students.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Commitment to GCS and to its values, an understanding of GCS’s mission and unwavering commitment and fulfill it. Above all, a commitment to the health and well-being of all students, families, and staff in the GCS Community.
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Teamwork capability – to build and foster culture, to build teams and to demonstrate a collaborative mindset with all constituencies.
• Capacity to motivate and lead instructional staff to yield high academic performance from all students.
• Expertise with effective student supports, special education programming and state standards.
• Willingness to exchange constructive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in Education Administration, or in progress thereof.
• At least (5) years of relevant administrative experience.
• Relevant experience in special education administration, with demonstrated deep understanding of the special education process.

At least (5) years of teaching experience, and three (3) years of experience with teacher coaching, curriculum design or student assessment preferably in special education.

Reports to: Head of School

Direct Reports: Special Education Coordinator

Dean of Students

All teaching and instructional staff

All other employees engaged in student services

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person