Principal - Junior Academy

The Principal of the Elementary Academy provides leadership for the school staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program and administers all aspects of the school’s programming consistent with the mission, goals and objectives of the school.

• Develop educational goals, standards, policies, and procedures for the academy.
• Analyze all relevant school data; collaborate to create and implement strategic plans based on data analysis.
• Recruit, hire, and train, and evaluate all primary and supplemental staff.
• Develop systems and structures to build instructional schedules that reflect high-quality academic opportunities for all students.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and legislation for student data, testing, and other school requirements.
• Collaborate with other leaders across Drew to ensure alignment and consistency of key programs, processes and practices.
• Coordinate the development of master schedules
• Communicate relevant information to stakeholders including students, families and staff
• Set academy-wide vision for the Junior Academy as well as goals aligned with Drew's mission and goals
• Attends various board committees as needed to provide academy level perspective and feedback.
• Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to impact the goals of the academy and academic outcomes for students.
• Support and promote the athletics program for the Junior Academy.
• Lead and/or support the implementation of Drew’s strategic plan at the Academy level by translating organizational priorities into clear goals, strategies, actions, and measurable outcomes for students, staff, and the broader Academy community.
• Serve as a key leader in translating Drew’s strategic plan into day-to-day practice, ensuring that the Academy’s goals, initiatives, and actions are aligned, implemented, monitored, and evaluated for impact.
• Collaborate with other Academy Principals to strengthen the continuum from Primary through Secondary School, ensuring alignment of academic expectations, instructional practices, student supports, and transition processes in support of Drew’s strategic priorities and a cohesive student experience across Academies.
• Lead and support cross-Academy collaboration in alignment with the One Drew vision, working collectively with Academy leaders to identify opportunities for shared practices, coordinated initiatives, and consistent approaches that advance Drew’s mission, strategic priorities, and experience for students, families, and staff.

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• Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff; provide feedback and suggestions for improvement as appropriate.
• Supervises and evaluates Dean of Students
• Recruit, interview, select and retain new staff.
• Provide activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional programs
• Assures faculty participation in the decision-making process through AIS structure.
• Manages professional development plans and work improvement plans for direct reports.
• Develop processes, programs and culture to foster staff wellness
• Develop teachers and teaching teams to provide rigorous and high-quality instruction.
• Develop, retain, and train a high quality leadership team to carry out school mission and vision.
• Provide activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional programs.
• Serves as a collaborative member of the administrative team.
  • Articulates a clear philosophy and shared vision of learning.
  • Helps develop and implement Drew's strategic plan.
• Upholds and follows all school policies, guidelines, and procedures.

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