North Pointe IB Head of School; Principal

North Pointe Elementary:
International Baccalaureate
- Primary Years Programme

Southgate Community Schools is seeking a talented and inspiring Head of School/Principal who is able to commit to our school’s mission, vision, and values. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning, and student agency.

• Provide a vision, mission, and purpose for the school that connects IB standards and practices with District and State standards and curricula.
• Articulate the vision and mission of the IB Primary Years Programme and possess a long-term plan for sustainability and growth.
• Ensure that all organizational, academic, and social-emotional practices are implemented according to school policy.
• Develop and implement systems for communication with the community.
• Guide the development of a caring community that includes all stakeholders in the school.
• Ensure the teaching, learning, and implementation of the IB Learner Profile.
• Provide consistent and accurate information to the community regarding the IB Primary Years Programme.
• Actively engage in and support the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
• Assist teachers in using and analyzing data from a range of pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments, which align with the IB Assessment Policy, to drive instruction.
• Develop and deliver professional development to teachers while ensuring teachers understand current educational best practices in relation to the IB Primary Years Programme and the inquiry framework for instruction.
• Lead in the development, supervision, and evaluation of instructional staff and staff development while monitoring teaching practices to ensure alignment with IB standards, practices, and unit requirements.
• Maintain student safety and carry out student discipline through the implementation of restorative practices.
• Stay current with updated IB documentation and training.
• Ensure the successful implementation of the Programme of Inquiry.
• Assist teachers with the creation and implementation of IB PYP unit planners and maintaining student portfolios.