Job

Principal

Location Lakeland, FL 33801
Date Posted April 16, 2024
Job ID 11118
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit is delighted to share that we have been exclusively selected by one of the most accomplished and innovative charter schools in the US to seek out its next high school Principal in Lakeland, FL. In this crucial position, the principal will directly report to the CEO and play a vital role in the senior leadership team. The principal will offer highly collaborative and strategic leadership for the staff of 3 locations in Polk County, prioritizing a safe environment for all. This full-time opportunity comes with an annual salary range of $120,000-$140,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

Fostering Relationships/Community Partnerships:
  • Work with staff and the community to create a school improvement plan aligned with District goals.
  • Participate in various community service and outreach events.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents both verbally and in writing.
  • Maintain a strong presence at the school and within the community.

Organizational Leadership:
  • Supervise Campus Director/Pilot Director, Emotional Wellness Counselor, ESE Facilitator, Testing Coordinator, and Principal Secretary.
  • Efficiently manage human resources by delegating authority and responsibility for organizational goals.
  • Demonstrate sound business management in allocating funds, supplies, and equipment responsibly.
  • Assist campus leadership in developing and managing innovative programs.
  • Conduct periodic evaluations of school programs and monitor critical initiatives' implementation.
  • Analyze and utilize data for planning, utilizing school SIS systems for reporting.
  • Collaboratively develop and implement an instructional framework aligning curriculum with standards.
  • Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse faculty and staff.
  • Provide timely feedback to teachers and staff, maintaining a conducive learning environment.
  • Employ a decision-making process based on vision, mission, and improvement priorities.
  • Cultivate and support leadership growth within the team.
  • Manage and implement testing procedures for hybrid, home school, partner districts, FLVS and part time student as required.
  • Implement testing procedures for various student categories as required.

General Leadership:
  • Coordinate and participate in professional development activities that support school improvement initiatives.Work in cooperation with teachers in the development and planning of programs within the scope of assignment.Lead professional development sessions.
  • Build annual professional development calendar.
  • Direct and/or conduct surveys to determine the training and educational professional development needs of the staff.
  • Interface with Executive Directors from all school levels to ensure the educational programs support and align with District goals and policies.
  • Stay informed on current research in education.
  • Engage in professional development opportunities that improve personal professional practice and align with the organizational needs and system-wide strategic objectives.
  • Assist faculty in the acquisition, development, and utilization of instructional resources.
  • Assume administrative responsibility for all records and required internal and external State and District requested reports.
  • Prepare and oversee the preparation of all reports and records for teacher education.
  • Implement and adhere to State Board Rules and district policies and procedures.
  • Support school Mission by assisting with home visits.
  • Conduct annual review and propose appropriate updates to the Principal Reference & Procedures Manual.

Requirements:
  • Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • A minimum of 3 years of educational leadership/administration experience
  • Charter school experience
  • Valid Florida Educator's Certificate
  • Excellent ability to utilize spreadsheets, word-processing, database and operating systems, and presentation/virtual meeting platforms
  • Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
  • Background check and fingerprinting clearance
  • Valid Florida driver's license, reliable transportation, and valid automobile insurance.

Compensation & Benefits:
In addition to a competitive base salary of $120,000-$140,000 DOE, offers a competitive benefits package, including; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; long-term disability insurance.

To Apply:
For immediate consideration please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role online via https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/11118.

About Our Firm:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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