What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Principal position at Salem Academy Charter School?
Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban public charter school north of Boston offering a rigorous college preparatory program to 480 students in grades 6-12. For 18 years, 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 seeks a high school principal who believes that all young people, regardless of background, are entitled to an excellent, college-preparatory education. SACS is an integrated middle and high school, which are referred to as Lower School and Upper School respectively.
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 25 people. The Upper School Principal reports directly to the Head of School who oversees the 6-12 educational program. The Head of School reports to the Executive Director who is appointed by the Board of Trustees.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, 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 SACSs 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.The Upper School 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 Schools academic and extracurricular life. The principal supervises and evaluates approximately 25 full and part-time faculty and staff and leads this team in building strong relationships with students to encourage and motivate each young person to achieve their highest potential. 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. Essential Responsibilities- Retain, recruit, and support an excellent faculty capable of delivering an educational program that is innovative, flexible, and successful in meeting the needs of a diverse student population.- Sustain and enhance a strong culture of achievement through classroom instruction, coherent college preparatory curriculum, daily rituals, special events, and extracurricular programs for grades 9-12.- Cultivate a school culture that celebrates student achievement and diversity.- Design professional development sessions for staff related to school-wide professional development themes.- Support a spirit of partnership and a strong sense of community among the schools students, parents, and faculty.- Maintain and develop community partnerships particularly in support of Service-Learning.- Maintain a visible presence in the daily life of the school: observing classrooms, building relationships with students, and enforcing school norms in a safe and supportive manner.
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 25 people. The Upper School Principal reports directly to the Head of School who oversees the 6-12 educational program. The Head of School reports to the Executive Director who is appointed by the Board of Trustees.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, 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 SACSs 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.The Upper School 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 Schools academic and extracurricular life. The principal supervises and evaluates approximately 25 full and part-time faculty and staff and leads this team in building strong relationships with students to encourage and motivate each young person to achieve their highest potential. 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. Essential Responsibilities- Retain, recruit, and support an excellent faculty capable of delivering an educational program that is innovative, flexible, and successful in meeting the needs of a diverse student population.- Sustain and enhance a strong culture of achievement through classroom instruction, coherent college preparatory curriculum, daily rituals, special events, and extracurricular programs for grades 9-12.- Cultivate a school culture that celebrates student achievement and diversity.- Design professional development sessions for staff related to school-wide professional development themes.- Support a spirit of partnership and a strong sense of community among the schools students, parents, and faculty.- Maintain and develop community partnerships particularly in support of Service-Learning.- Maintain a visible presence in the daily life of the school: observing classrooms, building relationships with students, and enforcing school norms in a safe and supportive manner.
- Evaluate faculty according to DESEs model educator evaluation system.