Principal; Ralph C. Starkey High School

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Organization: Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact Name and Information: Amanda.

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Work Location:
640 Island Road
Circleville, Ohio, 43113
United States

Compensation: $84,00-$120,000

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: M-F

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Education

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Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction

About Us…

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Values…

• Connection:
  We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.

• Collaboration:
  
  We work together. We don’t go alone.

• Commitment:
  We step up. We don’t give up.

• Correction:
  We create change. We don’t stay the same.

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.

What You’ll Do…

The Opportunity: We are seeking a dedicated, visionary, and resilient Principal to lead Ralph

C. Starkey High School at Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility. In this impactful role, you will champion educational equity, evidence-based instructional practices, and high academic standards to support student success.

Core Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership

• Drive Academic Excellence:
  Supervise and evaluate instructional programs, ensuring alignment with state standards and innovative teaching methods.

• Teacher Support and
  
  Coaching:
  
  Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate teachers and support staff, providing targeted feedback and professional development opportunities.

• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Analyze school-wide performance data to identify achievement gaps, target interventions, and improve student outcomes.

Operations and Administration

• Master Scheduling and Budgeting:
  Oversee the development of the master schedule and manage the school budget effectively to align with student needs and district goals.

• Curriculum Planning:
  Coordinate curriculum planning, testing, guidance, and scheduling of all classes.

• Compliance and Reporting:
  Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal policies, including special education mandates and district guidelines. Prepare monthly educational report and educational audit.

• Policy and Procedure:
  Assist in the development and implementation of school procedures. Ensure implementation of school district policies and procedures, Ohio Department of Education rules and regulations, Ohio Revised Code, and Ohio Administrative Code, as well as collective bargaining agreements.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communication:
  Maintain clear and open communication with Central Office Education staff regarding education processes, needs, and concerns.

• Staff Meetings:
  Conduct staff meetings and provide motivation, guidance, and counseling to staff.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facility,weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. (travel, lodging, and meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.

BACKGROUND…