Principal : 26/27 SY - Central Campus

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Principal : 26/27 SY - Central Campus

Our Mission

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today.

CORE VALUES

Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence:

CARE : Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guest.

CIVILITY: Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.

COMMUNITY : We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.

CLASSICAL EDUCATION : Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and providing scholars an environment of engaged learning.

General Job Description:

The Principal serves as a member of the Administrative Team of Leman Academy of Excellence (LAE) and shall assume responsibility for the general leadership and administration of the K-8 school consistent with School Board approved mission, philosophy, guiding principles, policies, and annual budgetary commitments/constraints.

Line of Authority/Reports to : The Principal shall be directly responsible to the Head of Schools for Leman Academy of Excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or similar
• At least 2 years of administrative leadership experience in a school-based setting
• At least four years of successful teaching experience.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision-making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact the community, parents, scholars, administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in education.
• Working knowledge of learning theory, instructional methodology, curriculum development, teacher observation/evaluation.
• Working knowledge and understanding of school finances and operational budget.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Arizona State and Common Core Standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of computers and computer software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and other applications tailored to specific departmental needs.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assures high academic performance outcomes for all scholars.
• Promote the educational, moral, and social development of the scholars.
• Promote and cultivate a culture of caring, citizenship, perseverance, respect, responsibility and trustworthiness within the school community.
• Promote the core values of academic excellence, partnering with families, scholars and learning
• Coordinate and assist with creating systematic plans for curriculum development, best practices for instruction, meaningful assessment, and professional development.
• Develop a comprehensive and well-planned professional development program.
• Coordinate and assist with the ongoing development and articulation of curriculum maps that support and meet the needs of all scholars through differentiated instruction and the essential learning outcomes.
• Support the goals of teaching and implementing the Arizona State and Common Core Standards.
• Direct and implement professional growth and learning opportunities for faculty through in-services, professional improvement plans, formal and informal evaluations that lead to effective and excellent instruction.
• Provide instructional leadership for outcomes, providing faculty and staff direction and collaboration with curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Promote and model excellent qualities in service leadership, educational leadership, symbolic leadership, and cultural leadership.
• Maintain effective lines of communication between the staff and administration, and between administration/staff with the Governing Board
• Foster a supportive, partnering relationship between parents and faculty, staff, and administration.
• Implement and enforce all approved school policies by the board.
• All other duties as assigned by the administration

WORK HABITS AND ATTITUDES:

• Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
• Have a strong sense of drive to meet goals.
• Shows initiative and resourcefulness.
• Performs accurate work in a timely manner.
• Meets deadlines and sets priorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
• Works well with minimum supervision.
• Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
• Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.
• Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
• Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
• Follows school policies and safety rules.
• Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.
• Maintains a professional environment at all times.

*Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed.

Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer