Principal

Second Mile Education; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Mile Education is seeking a Principal responsible for leading educational and operational activities in College Park, Georgia. The role involves recruiting staff, ensuring school safety, and implementing effective training programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and have substantial experience in educational leadership, particularly with at-risk youth. Critical skills include communication and data analysis, all within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for state administrative or school principal certification.
• Three years of professional experience in instructional/supervisory leadership.
• Minimum three years teaching experience.
• Preferred five years of experience with at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership and accountability.
• Recruit and retain high-quality staff.
• Set clear performance expectations and compliance measures.
• Develop staff training and professional development schedule.
• Analyze data to improve school outcomes.
• Manage resources to meet budget goals.
• Foster communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Educational administration knowledge

Secondary education principles

Data analysis and manipulation skills

Effective communication skills

Relationship management

Technology proficiency

Productivity software skills

Education

Master Degree from an accredited institution

State administrative or school principal certification

Valid state teaching certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This is an evergreen posting to develop a candidate pool (not a current opening). Applicants, please only apply online and not in person.

The Principal is responsible for providing educational leadership, contractual accountability, and day-to-day leadership of educational and operational activities of the school.

Essential Functions

• Recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified school staff.
• Lead all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Set clear and rigorous expectations for staff performance, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company, federal, state, and district safety and security requirements to ensure a safe and secure environment for students and staff. Lead the school management team in developing and implementing emergency procedures.
• Develop staff training with input from Regional Director. Develop yearly staff training and professional development schedule to ensure effective professional development and ongoing support.
• Collect and analyze school data as the basis for monitoring and improving the school’s measurable outcomes and contractual obligations with a focus on a cycle of continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance systematically and regularly.
• Manage the school’s resources and expenditures effectively to meet defined budget goals.
• Lead staff to accomplish the defined accountability measures to include contractual obligations, company performance measures, and federal, state, and district requirements.
• Facilitate a school climate that is conducive to student learning and implement research‑based instructional practices aligned with the Standard Operating Model.
• Foster effective communication and relationships with all internal and external stakeholders which would include the company’s mission and vision, performance results, school activities, and other information pertinent to the individual stakeholder groups.
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary, which are aligned in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure that student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Knowledge of educational administration as it relates to school management and organization
• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to analyze and manipulate data to drive program improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders
• Knowledge of and ability to work in a technology rich environment
• Skilled in the use of productivity software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Education And Experience Required

• M aster Degree from an accredited institution.
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain the required state administrative or school principal certification upon hire.
• Possession of a valid state teaching certificate is desired if working towards administrative certification.
• Three (3) years of paid, professional experience in a position of providing instructional/supervisory leadership.
• Minimum three (3) years teaching experience.
• Five (5) years of paid, professional experience working with at‑risk youth is preferred.