High School Principal

Lift For Life Academy High School is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly energized school leader for the position of Principal for the 2025-2026 school year. The high school is located in Soulard (just south of downtown Saint Louis) and enrollment is approximately 350 students in grades 9-12. The school is focused on academic achievement and growth and has a strong record of high performance. The high school enjoys and benefits from supportive parents, families, and the community at large. This support includes opportunities to extend learning beyond the traditional classroom and special programs directed toward the individual needs of students. The culture and mission of the school are grounded in the core principles of doing whatever it takes to Educate, Empower, and Uplift our students.

Start Date and Salary:

This position is scheduled to begin July 1, 2025, with a projected salary range of $95,000-$110,000. Salary considerations include, but are not limited to education level, administrative experience, special credentials, and more. Interested candidates should send a resume, introductory cover letter, graduate/undergraduate transcripts, and any certification documents to the Human Resources Director.

Qualifications:

A successful candidate will have at minimum a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership/School Administration and have or demonstrate eligibility for high school principal certification in Missouri. Candidates should also be able to document at least 3-years of successful teaching experience with school-level supervisory experience preferred.

Essential high-priority skills and qualities:

• Engaging, effective, and responsive communicator with all stakeholder groups in the learning community.
• Committed to the principles of continuous improvement and the power of collaborative teams to effect positive change.
• Understands and demonstrates that leadership requires prioritizing the needs of others.
• Understands that decisions and the evaluation thereof should be driven by results/data.
• Embraces and is guided in action by the Academy’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Believes in the capacity of each child to grow and achieve at high levels.
• Knowledge of best teaching practices and how to embed those into a larger instructional framework for a school.
• Understand and able to implement effective management practices and principles, including the supervision and evaluation of staff.

Skills and qualities that may distinguish candidates:

• Administrative/supervisory experience in a school setting, especially high school.
• Strong data tracking and evaluation skills using various technologies.
• Understands principles associated with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support culturally responsive teaching and learning, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
• Special training, credentials, or successful experiences with improving literacy at the secondary level.
• Understanding and experiences with a school culture that includes students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors the Academy’s CSIP/Building Improvement Plan, including supporting teacher growth and development.
• Work with school and district-level leaders to achieve continuous improvement
• Engage with curriculum and assessment to ensure that student learning objectives are clear, appropriate, and measured.
• Ensure the school’s culture is a safe and positive place for teaching and learning by being a proactive and responsive leader.
• Ensure teacher/team alignment with school policies, procedures, and instructional practices.
• Supervise and evaluate instructional staff based on the principles of growth and continuous improvement.
• Accurately report and monitor school-level data, including student attendance, grades, transcripts, assessment participation and results, student learning and career plans, and post-secondary placement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63104 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000