High School Principal; SY

Overview

Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston offering a rigorous college preparatory program to 480 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community, Salem Academy graduates informed, articulate and proactive individuals of strong character.

Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body, creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students.

The Upper School (HS) Principal is the educational leader of the high school program. The principal is responsible for student learning through a well-developed curriculum executed by a trained and talented faculty. The principal provides mission leadership for faculty and students, assures the orderly running of the school, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Upper School’s academic and extracurricular life.

The Upper School Principal works closely with the Student Services Team to ensure that our 6-12 school culture is positive and inclusive for all. The Upper School Principal oversees the academic and social development of approximately 260 students in grades 9-12 and supervises a faculty and staff of roughly 30-35 people. The Upper School Principal reports directly to the Senior Director of Academics who oversees the 6-12 educational program.

The Senior Director of Academics reports to the Executive Director, who the Board of Trustees appoints. Successful candidates will be experienced professionals with proven skills in instructional leadership, curriculum development, problem-solving, managing people, and data-driven decision making. They will be self-starters who are able to build effective teams through strong organizational and communication skills. Candidates will have experience developing a school community that is positive, respectful, and inclusive of all students.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about SACS’s mission and vision and have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body. They will have experience leading social-emotional learning, cultural proficiency, and service learning.

• Organizational Leadership:
  Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees to finalize the school's short- and long-range planning for possible growth, expansion, and new educational opportunities. Data is used to design professional development structures and annual calendars.
• Participates in recruiting, hiring, and development processes for academic staff, ensuring compliance with DESE guidelines for charter school educators.
• Instructional Leadership:
  With the Instructional Leadership Team in creates a mission-driven inclusive college-going culture of achievement that permeates the school and builds students’ academic skills and social and emotional competencies.
• With secondary leaders and faculty, develops and implements the Salem Academy’s Upper School Service-Learning program. Engages teachers in quarterly academic program analysis, and manages long-term and annual school planning. Creates and implements effective professional development opportunities for their staff. With Curriculum Team Leaders (CTLs), develops and implements long-term plans for curriculum, assessment, and instruction. Implements and continuously refines the cycles for teacher feedback and evaluation aligned with DESE’s model educator evaluation system.
• Collaborates with the Director of College Counseling in reaching school-wide goals around college-preparedness, matriculation, and graduation. Uses data to design programming related to student culture, course offerings, athletics, activities, and electives.
• Safe & Supportive School Culture:
  Leads the Upper School Leadership Team (grade level leaders) in facilitating a safe and supportive culture…