K-8 Principal: Elevate Student Achievement & Culture

Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks an experienced Principal to lead instructional and operational excellence across the EK-12 campus. You will set a rigorous, nurturing academic vision, drive student achievement, and oversee daily operations with a focus on data-driven instruction and professional development for teachers.

The Principal will implement a standards-based curriculum, guide instructional practices, monitor AYP progress, and foster a positive school

Qualifications

• Passion for improving educational opportunities for all students and for building a strong, highly effective organization aligned to this mission.
• Demonstrated experience raising student achievement among a diverse group of learners, including low income students, non-native English speakers, students of color, and other traditionally underserved populations.
• Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, including those featuring 21st Century learning strategies like blended, inquiry, problem/project based and personalized learning.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong, experienced manager with excellent leadership and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic instructional design and practice, including: implementing an integrated curriculum; directing instructional coaching and evaluation; data-guided instruction; maximize blended learning impact.
• Develop, implement and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes on a frequent basis to encourage varied instructional strategies.
• Deliver consistently high levels of achievement and learning for all students through rigorous and engaging programs and classroom instruction.
• Relentlessly work to meet goals related to student achievement and school culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
• Facilitate the implementation of a standards-based curriculum, review lesson plans weekly, and conduct frequent walk-throughs/teacher debriefs.
• Oversee student achievement related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing; serve as instructional leader and support growth.
• Coordinate teacher teams, in-service days, data days, and professional development; drive effective PD and evaluation.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Curriculum development

Data-driven instruction

Professional development

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Budget management

Job description

Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks an experienced Principal to lead instructional and operational excellence across the EK-12 campus. You will set a rigorous, nurturing academic vision, drive student achievement, and oversee daily operations with a focus on data-driven instruction and professional development for teachers.

The Principal will implement a standards-based curriculum, guide instructional practices, monitor AYP progress, and foster a positive school