School Principal

Hawaii Technology Academy, a public charter school, seeks candidates for the position of Waipahu Campus Director (principal) for the 2025-2026 school year.

In our blended learning environment, the Campus Director collaborates with administration, teachers, students, and parent learning coaches to ensure the implementation of successful academic, behavioral, and social programs within the school. The Campus Director serves as a member of the School Leadership Team, working with other Campus Directors, counselors, Director of Operations, Director of Academics, Director of Technology, Office Manager, and Executive Director to ensure the successful day-to-day operations of the school. This position is based on Oahu and may include bi-monthly travel to Neighbor Island campuses to collaborate with the leadership team.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Executive Director, Director of Academics, and HTA's Schoolwide Leadership Team with general governance and leadership of the school
• Oversee student discipline
• Oversee attendance and truancy tracking
• Be a constant presence to ensure a safe and academically supportive campus environment
• Communicate with parent learning coaches regarding upcoming events, activities or school-wide initiatives
• Facilitate meetings related to parent or student academic, behavioral or social concerns
• Work with the counselors and Special Education Department to schedule and hold 504 and IEP meetings and to ensure that such plans are communicated to and initiated by every teacher
• Set and maintain daily/weekly campus schedules 
• Create and manage the school volunteer process and HTA Ohana Committee (parent organization)
• Work with teachers to organize island clubs, community service, internships, and enrichment activities
• Schedule and hold annual fire-drill/emergency drill cycle and annual revision of school safety plan
• Assist test coordinators with scheduling and deployment of state testing and school-wide formative assessments
• Collaborate with the Director of Pedagogical Practice to ensure that teachers and learning coaches are supported throughout the implementation of HTA’s Strategic Plan.
• Plan and implement orientation week for teachers and students
• Work with the Director of Technology to ensure the successful deployment of school-issued computers and other campus-based technology
• Work with counselors and the Director of Student records to ensure accurate student records during enrollment, graduation, and/or withdrawal process
• Manage short and long-term substitutes
• Assist the Executive Director and leadership team with the annual hiring and evaluation process
• Support new and veteran teachers in their blended learning practice
• Assist the Executive Director with the annual policy review cycle, budget revisions, and professional development system
• Assist with annual enrollment, branding, and marketing events
• Contribute to school social media accounts
• Manage day-to-day and long-term facilities operations for the Waipahu Campus

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in School Administration and/or three years of administrative experience
• Five to Seven years of experience as a classroom teacher, including time spent as a teacher leader
• Experience working with students in at least two division levels (elementary, middle or high school)
• Experience developing progressive pedagogy and guiding teachers in their practice
• Proficiency in Google Docs, Google Apps for Education, and online meeting software
• Experience with online or blended learning either as a student, teacher, or school leader
• Experience working as a member of a 504, IEP, or student support team
• Ability to travel 1-2 days per month, including some overnight stays

The Campus Director position is a 12-month HGEA bargaining unit 6 position. Salary is commensurate with experience and placement is determined according to the bargaining unit 6 salary schedule.