Principal Pool SY

Leadership Career in IPS Offerings

Purpose and Impact:

• Students and Educators First: Leadership in IPS provides a unique opportunity to support both students and educators. Leaders set the tone for high expectations, fostering an environment where every student and staff member can thrive.
• Driving Change: Leaders in IPS play a critical role in shaping policies, practices, and a culture that ensures every student and staff member has the opportunity to succeed. You’ll help implement strategies that strengthen learning environments, support educators, and foster continuous improvement across our schools.

Professional and Personal Growth:

• Developing Leadership Excellence: IPS invests in leaders through professional development, executive coaching, and access to a robust leadership network, ensuring you have the tools to grow and succeed.
• Pathways for Advancement: Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned administrator, IPS offers clear pathways for career advancement in school and district leadership.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Leadership Salaries: IPS provides highly competitive compensation packages, ensuring our leaders are recognized and rewarded for their expertise and contributions.
• Retirement and Financial Support: Leaders can benefit from IPS’s robust retirement plans and federal loan forgiveness programs designed for public sector employees.

Work‑Life Balance and Well‑Being:

• Wellness and Support Services: IPS prioritizes leader well‑being with access to comprehensive health insurance, wellness initiatives, and leadership‑specific support networks.
• Generous Leave Policies: Leaders receive flexible leave options to maintain a healthy work‑life balance, including sick leave, personal days, and additional wellness leave.

Commitment to Excellence:

• High Standards: Strive for the very best in all you do, maintaining high standards for yourself, your students, and your colleagues. Embrace lifelong learning and adapt to new teaching methods and challenges.
• Access to High Quality Education for All: IPS is deeply committed to providing all students with the opportunities and resources needed to succeed. We do this by “walking the walk” on new policies and practices, cultivating a diverse and welcoming school community, and maintaining a culture of respect and high expectations.

Resilience and Passion:

• Dedication to Students: Put students at the heart of your work. Be passionate about their success and well‑being.
• Adaptability: Handle adversity with resilience and flexibility. Be prepared for a dynamic work environment.

Professional Integrity:

• Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Act responsibly and respectfully toward all individuals, communicate with candor and care.
• Team Player: Be dependable, punctual, and collaborative, contributing positively to our supportive work environment.

The Principal is responsible for the instructional and organizational leadership of one of our K‑12 schools. This role serves as the school’s advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement.

The principal is also committed to building a talented team to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

Core duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of efforts related to student academic achievement, including reducing the disproportional gap.
• Ensure that the school meets or makes satisfactory progress toward both District and the goals in the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
• Supervise and evaluate school staff; model District standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Build a common vision and execute a strategic plan that increases student achievement and drives instructional excellence.
• Build an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement with a talented, aligned team…