School Principal

Plato Academy Schools; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plato Academy Schools in Clearwater, FL seeks a School Principal to lead instructional and operational efforts, focusing on hiring, developing, and retaining high-quality staff to improve student outcomes.

The role emphasizes building a culture of rigorous learning, belonging, and engagement for students, staff, and families, with responsibilities across curriculum, safety, and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Certification in School Principal or equivalent per Florida DOE definitions.
• Master's degree preferred; three years supervisory experience.
• Completion of principal pipeline training (e.g., NISL) or commitment to complete within three years.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, develops, supports, supervises, evaluates, and retains instructional and support staff.
• Builds collaborative school-based teams to align curriculum with standards and improvement plans.
• Maintains a culture of high expectations, equity, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures stakeholder engagement across school activities and community.
• Leads School Improvement Plan progress in alignment with strategic plans.
• Demonstrates that student learning is a top priority through leadership actions.
• Manages safety protocols and learning environment for diverse student populations.
• Promotes equity and excellence in academic opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Supervision

Education

Master's degree

Principal Certification

NISL training program

Job description

School Principal

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5978091

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification in School Principal, Educational Leadership, Administration/Supervision, or an equivalent certification as defined by the Florida Department of Education.

PREFERRED: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Three years related professional school supervisory experience. Successful completion of a training program consistent with the principal pipeline requirements (e.g. National Institute for School Leaders (NISL) or a commitment to complete such program within three years of employment.

MAJOR FUNCTION The Principal is the instructional and operational leader within the school community and is critical to improving student outcomes through the hiring, development, support, supervision, and retention of high-quality instructional and support staff. As the school leader, the Principal creates a culture of rigorous learning, belonging, and engagement for staff, students, and families through collaboration and distributive leadership. In alignment with the Florida Principal Standards, the Principal leads the school team to increased school and student outcomes by prioritizing instruction while effectively balancing the operational, safety, and policy responsibilities of a school-building leader.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits, develops, supports, supervises, evaluates, and retains an effective and diverse faculty of instructional and support staff with a focus on increased effectiveness and student achievement.
• Models the leadership and follow-through necessary to build collaborative school-based teams that ensure curriculum and instruction initiatives are student-focused, research-based, and aligned with statutes, policies, standards, and improvement plans.
• Establishes and maintains a culture of high expectations, equity, and continuous improvement through sound judgment and consistent development, support, and accountability for themselves and their team.
• Maintains high visibility within the school and in the community and works to build high levels of stakeholder engagement across all aspects of the school activities.
• Develops, implements, and monitors strategies and actions to make demonstrated progress toward goals within the School Improvement Plan, in alignment with the PASC Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrates that student learning is a top priority through leadership actions focused on student achievement and success.
• Structures and monitors the school learning environment to improve learning for a diverse student population while deploying safety protocols to foster the well-being of all stakeholders.
• Promotes academic opportunity through equity and excellence for every student.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)

• Creates a positive school culture and learning environment through the implementation of equity, restorative practices, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and culturally relevant teaching, to ensure
• Oversees and monitors disciplinary procedures for all students, in alignment with the Student Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates research- and evidence-based adult learning strategies and facilitates effective professional learning, which develops highly effective staff members through collaboration, planning, design, and implementation of feedback, coaching, and modeling to improve staff practice.
• Establishes open lines of communication and processes to determine and support stakeholder needs and opportunities for growth.
• Brings together diverse groups to build solutions and resolve school-based issues brought forward by students, parents, staff or the community.
• Utilizes multiple data-based indicators to inform, drive change, and assess progress for school and student improvement initiatives and goals.
• Develops the leadership skills of assistant principals and others who are preparing for school-based positions.
• Engages in structured professional development programs and attends specific principal training to ensure ongoing self-reflection, growth, and improved practices related to the role and responsibilities.
• Develops reports and analyses for school leaders and the community regarding the status and performance of the school.
• Directs resources toward instructional improvement, development, and implementation of quality standards-based curricula.
• Leads and manages organizational processes for school operations including, but not limited to, student discipline, student attendance, school food service, student transportation, master schedules, extracurricular activities, school finance and financial reporting, asset inventory, and maintenance of the physical plant in alignment with School Board Policy and in ways that maximize the effective use of resources to promote a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
• Recommends hiring and termination of the school staff.
• Represents the school at meetings within the community and other agencies, as assigned.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies of the School Board.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dawn Parker , Chief of Staff Development
• 1822 N. Belcher Rd Suite 101
• Clearwater, Florida 33765
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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