Elementary School Principal - Exton, United States - Insight Pa Cyber Charter School

Description

Insight PA believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

The mission of Insight Pennsylvania (ISPA) Cyber Charter School is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model.

Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Join usThe Principal provides instructional and daily operational leadership for their assigned grade band programs by fostering a culture of high expectation, providing every student with equitable access to high-quality and culturally relevant instruction, building strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served, and facilitating continuous improvement of the program.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school.
Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

With the Director of Academics, establish an instructional vision and focused plan for improving student achievement while narrowing the disparities between the highest and lowest-performing students.

Articulate the school's vision to the community and solicit its support in accomplishing the mission, using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Develop measurable goals for student growth, collect baseline and progression data to identify and implement strategies for improvement, identify implementation actions, and regularly report on progress.

Lead development, evaluation, and improvement of the instruction provided and ensure access to and support for rigorous and culturally relevant instruction for all students.

Lead development, evaluation, and improvement of school counseling program.

Actively engage and advocate for historically underserved families of color, including those whose first language may not be English, as essential partners in their students education, school planning, and decision-making.

Support the development of school improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
Build and maintain a shared leadership team that reflects diverse perspectives.

Collaborate with the Systems team on all academic applications and systems to track progress related to school performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Regularly observe and evaluate classroom instruction and implement approaches and systems that improve educators performance while ensuring equitable access to curriculum standards, programs, and materials regardless of race or achievement levels.

Create a community of continuous learning for all staff and students.

Supervise and support instruction by providing professional development to strengthen employees knowledge and skills for accelerating student achievement and eliminating barriers that have historically disenfranchised groups of students.

Establish instructional systems for monitoring student progress, assessment, and accountability that drive student improvement and work to eliminate the effects of institutional racism.

Foster a culture of high expectations, providing every student with equitable access to high-quality and culturally relevant instruction.
Build strong partnerships with families and the broader school community.

Create a safe, welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served.

Manage a positive student behavior system; promote social justice; ensure student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
Guide teachers, students, and parents through collaborative problem-solving processes.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Manage operational, technical, and school activities and staff to promote student growth.
As requested, supply the Director of Academics with budget requests. Comply with and ensure compliance by direct reports with all budgeting, purchasing, and invoice approval processes.
Ensure compliance with Insight PA Cyber Charter School procedures, policies, and state and federal requirements.

Supervise or delegate all school operations, including daily school activities, the development of class schedules, teacher and school support staff assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

Embrace and support all school marketing and retention efforts.
Collaborate with Operational leaders/staff related to enrollment, including providing input to Enrollment, Attendance, and Placement policies, procedures, and decisions.
Implement strategic planning across the department through research and implementation of evidence-based practices.

Supervise and support professional educators in strengthening their instructional practicesEnsure a fair and equitable interview and selection process for open positions.

Create a welcoming, informative, and supportive environment for new employees.

Ensures student needs are being met meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws, including laws on special education.

Represent the program and school in internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and professional activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervises all assigned employees and contractors and fulfills supervisory responsibilities per the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Required QualificationsMaster's degree in education or related field of study ANDFive (5) years of educational experience ANDOne (1) year of school supervisory or leadership experience OREquivalent combination of education and experiencePA Principal CertificationOther Required QualificationsDemonstrated commitment to collaboration, active listening, and change management practices that drive continuous improvement and demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between intent and impact of their decisionAbility to inspire others and share the big picture vision with employees to guide them to a comprehensive understanding of the purpose of their workPowerful communicator aligned with the values of the organization and models listening, writing, and speaking skills that build trustAbility to establish sustainable and collaborative relationships and create an environment that fosters open and honest discussionsDemonstrable leadership, organizational, and time management skillsMinimum Required Skill SetGreat organizational and time management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAdaptable technology skillsExperience using search engines (internet) for research projectsExperience using a student information system and/or other type of databaseDemonstrated competencies with general technology, Microsoft Office Platforms (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.), Google Platforms, Zoom, etc.

All clearances and background checks as required to work in a Pennsylvania public schoolWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a flexible position with opportunities for in-office or remote work options.

The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).This position will include limited travel and will include limited overnight travel.

This is estimated to be at least 20% of the time. Travel will be required for community events, professional development, budget and leadership retreats, and state testing.

Job Performance RequirementsThe mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.1. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.2.

Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone.3.

Ability to physically lift up to 30 pounds.4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret workplace documents, technical procedures, research studies, and governmental regulations.5. Ability to write reports with clarity.6.

Ability to interface diplomatically with all members of the school community - administrators, teachers, parents, students, Board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts.7.

Ability to coordinate and use technology for a variety of workplace purposes and communications.8. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School.

Job Type:
Full-timePay: Up to $125,000.00 per yearBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceGrade levels:Elementary schoolSchedule:Monday to FridaySchool type:Charter schoolOnline schoolAbility to Relocate:Exton, PA 19341: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Exton, PA 19341#J-18808-Ljbffr