Posting:License School Administrator

Location:YAZOO CITY SCHOOLS

Job Category:Administration

Schedule:

Salary:$0.00 - $0.00

Licensed Position: YES Full Time: YES

JOB TITLE:       School Principal

LOCATION:      Yazoo City School

SALARY:          Principal Salary Schedule (salary is negotiable, commensurate with   experience) 

WORK DAYS:    230Days - 12 Month Employee 

REPORT TO:     Assistant Superintendent/Federal Program

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 

We believe that all students can achieve at the highest levels and are committed to providing opportunities that will permit all students to do so. YCSD principals will provide leadership and administration, which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally. To accomplish this, we need inspiring leaders who:

 

Are passionate about student achievement and closing the opportunity gap.

Believe that the urgency of closing this gap is too great to accept excuses of any kind.

Motivate and support their teachers and staff while holding all adults in the building accountable for ensuring student success.

  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned. 

 

 

Instructional Leadership  

Lead the school’s vision, mission, and strategic goals to support college-readiness and academic and socioemotional success for all students;  

Will innovate, challenge the status quo, and look for new ways of driving improvement within the local school via the engagement and partnership of multiple stakeholders; 

Drive rapid and dramatic instructional improvements by implementing strategies in line with the priority areas identified in the school improvement plan;  

Support and supervise the design of rigorous, standards-based instruction with measurable outcomes;  

Implement an observation and feedback cycle that ensures continuous improvement in teaching and learning;  

Analyze student achievement results to identify areas of need and inform school improvement efforts;  

Develop and implement a professional development plan to address identified areas of need; and

Develop a collegial environment that supports teacher leadership, collaboration, and growth. 

Management and Operations  

Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for students, staff, and families;  

Oversee the recruitment and hiring of diverse, highly qualified staff;  

Strategically align people, time and money to drive student achievement;  

Apply teacher and staff performance management systems in a way that ensures a culture of continuous improvement, support, and accountability;  

Oversee the operations of the school in partnership with other allocated leadership staff; and

Comply with all state and federal laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. 

 Family and Community Engagement  

Actively advocate for and engage family and community;  

Strengthen teacher and staff capacity to cultivate and sustain meaningful partnerships with families of diverse backgrounds and with community members that support student achievement and student well-being; and  

Manage partnerships. 

 JOB EXPECTATIONS:

Are focused on results and have proven success in increasing student achievement and adult performance in an educational setting;  

Influence and motivate others to reach their potential;  

Are solution-oriented and creative problem solvers with experience in data analysis and creating and managing systems;  

Set high expectations and communicate them to a variety of stakeholders;  

Understand, communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures;  

Continually reflect and seek feedback to improve their practice; 

Have demonstrated perseverance in their career and education;  

Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and change-oriented environment; and  

Possess strong pedagogical skills and are highly effective at coaching adults.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master's Degree or higher (with a major in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited four-year institution preferred). 

Possess or be eligible for Mississippi licensure in educational administration. 

Successful experience as an assistant principal, instructional director, and/or an instructional coach required; successful experience as a principal in a Title I school preferred. 

At least three (3) years successful teaching experience required.