Network Principal; Grades 6-12

Position

Network Principal Grades 6-12

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS)

Mobile, Alabama

Reports Directly to:
Deputy Superintendent/Head of Schools

$ - $ a year

• $10,000 Signing Bonus (Paid December 15th)
• Performance Incentives, based upon network academic performance

ACCEL Academy, recognized for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, seeks a Network Principal of Grades 6-12. Having responsibility for the entire school program, including curriculum and instruction, co-curricular, athletics, and activities programs; supervising and evaluating faculty and classified staff; maintaining a safe environment for students and employees; developing curriculum for all grade levels; participating in school and network programs, and partnering with community organizations.

• Manages the overall operation of the school responsibly.
• Develops and maintains a humane, efficient, effective educational environment in which students are learning a challenging curriculum and are having their social and emotional needs met.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the educational goals for the instructional program.
• Develops and implements an evaluation program to ensure staff members perform to the highest degree possible.
• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and classified staff assigned to the school.
• Supervises recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning, and training of school staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Division and Deputy Superintendent.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the annual school budget.
• Develops and maintains a student attendance, conduct, and discipline system that complies with network parameters and procedures.
• Prepares and submits reports as required by the network, state, and federal mandates.
• Serves as the liaison between the school and parent and community groups.
• Fosters and promotes parent and community support through the school site council, parent/faculty clubs, and booster clubs.
• Supports high staff performance by attending functions, modeling high standards, advising staff, giving praise and evaluative feedback, and holding staff accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Oversees and manages educational support services including, but not limited to, special education, counseling services, English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented Education, School-Based Coordinated Programs, and various other opportunities.
• Oversees and manages site grounds and maintenance schedules and needs.
• Provides staff with opportunities for professional development and implementation of the curriculum.

• Serves as the educational leader and administrator within the building, directing and supervising instructional staff and administrative support personnel.
• Administers and oversees all staffing issues, concerns, and personnel actions within the building.
• Observes, coordinates, and evaluates instructional staff within the building.
• Prepares evaluation reports on certified staff in accordance with network guidelines and requirements.
• Oversees staff development activities, mentoring and providing staff development opportunities.
• Supervises the Assistant Principals/Activities Directors in performing and implementing their duties and responsibilities.
• Recruits, screens, interviews, and hires building-level certified and non-certified personnel after approval from the Deputy Superintendent.
• Administers and monitors all school programs and curricula in accordance with local, state, and federal rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Monitors and implements building programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Plans and implements network programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Monitors goals and progress concerning student performance and assessment/testing results.
• Implements changes and curriculum programs in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Performs public relations functions within the network and serves as the primary spokesperson concerning building-level issues.
• Serves as a liaison between building-level personnel and network Administration or officials.
• Confers with and mediates disputes between students, teachers, staff, parents, and/or the public.
• Prepares newsletters, memos, handbooks, and communications with the media/press/public.
• Addresses issues, concerns, and disputes over discipline, activities, programming, and curriculum.
• Prepares, recommends, and administers the approved building budget.
• Meetings with building-level leaders to review budgetary requests and needs.
• Summarizes building-level requests, justifications, and priorities and oversees the ordering of all budgetary items.
• Directs Special Education Services and programs.
• Attends Assessment and IEP meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Ensures FAPE for all students.
• Directs Child Finds for resident network students.
• Ensures accurate recordkeeping and documentation consistent with state and federal requirements.
• Oversees safety programs and activities within…