Executive Principal (Region 1)

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Supports a region or school improvement organization, as assigned.
• Manages instructional and special programs and all affairs related to school administration, including, but not limited to, human, material, and financial resources necessary to ensure compliance with school division policies and legal requirements and alignment with the Strategic Plan.
• Serves as an instructional and administrative leader, providing leadership, direction, high quality feedback, and support to principals.
• Affirms that instructional and curricular programs approved by the School Board are fully, appropriately, and equitably implemented.
• Affirms that school needs and effectiveness are assessed and collaborates with administrators to develop long- and short-range plans for assigned schools.
• Collaborates with school principals to identify, plan, develop, coordinate, and implement objectives for school improvement plans and to prepare recommendations for improved student achievement within advanced, general and special student populations.
• Facilitates innovation to improve instructional practices and coordinates pilot programs.
• Serves as a mentor and coach to school-based administrators as indicated within an assigned geographic region.
• Affirms that the preparation of oral and written communications is facilitated.
• Identifies and coordinates professional growth opportunities for staff.
• Provides input and assists as needed with principal evaluations and recommends appropriate action for performance issues.
• Identifies and encourages individual school-based instructional staff members with leadership potential.
• Acts as an advocate for assigned schools, engaging the community in the development of individual school programs; responds to family and community group issues/concerns; and participates in family/community meetings.
• Recognizes, and is sensitive to, the multicultural needs of schools, staff, and community, and provides essential feedback to the regional assistant superintendent, deputy superintendent or executive director, helping to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
• May act as a liaison with Division departments, appropriate government agencies, and professional groups.
• May serve on advisory boards and committees.
• May represent the region or Division at national, state, and local meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Six (6) years of experience in teaching and administration or supervision, with four (4) years of administrative experience, some of which shall have been at the principal level.
• Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to the assignment.
• Administration and supervision Prek-12 endorsement.
• Knowledge and application of the PreK-12 principles, practices, methods and techniques, of public school administration.
• Knowledge of research and current trends in school turnaround and public school education.
• Well-established record of school turnaround and application of school improvement plans.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of schools.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop an effective working relationship with the schools and department staff, governmental leaders, outside advocacy groups, and community members.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.