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About the Role
The Principal serves as the instructional and cultural leader of the school, responsible for setting a vision for academic excellence, developing a high-performing team, and fostering a rigorous, joyful school culture to drive scholar outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide exemplary leadership to achieve outstanding school performance
- Develop and communicate strategic school systems, culture, and vision
- Implement effective assessment systems and use data to inform decisions
- Lead curriculum execution and ensure alignment with state and rigorous standards
- Conduct daily teacher observations and provide real-time feedback
- Oversee faculty and staff evaluation, retention, and professional development
- Ensure staff provide well-managed and rigorous daily lessons
- Collaborate with the Special Services Manager to ensure equitable access for students with IEPs
- Analyze academic and culture data to identify trends and areas for growth
- Develop and execute targeted action plans
- Monitor progress and adjust strategies based on data outcomes
- Build a joyful and rigorous school culture
- Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations
- Communicate regularly with families regarding scholar performance and school policies
- Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
Requirements
- Passionate commitment to the mission of Democracy Prep Public Schools
- Investment in the vision as an anti-racist organization
- Strong record of driving outstanding student and teacher growth
- Strong data analysis skills
- Ability to provide high leverage feedback via classroom observations
- Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- At least 4 years of teaching experience
- At least 2 years of experience as an instructional leader, Assistant Principal, or Dean
- Bachelor’s degree
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Data analysis
- Teacher coaching and evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Communication and public speaking
- Curriculum design
- Stakeholder engagement
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- At least 4 years of teaching experience
- At least 2 years of experience as an instructional leader
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Master's degree in related field (preferred)
- School Building Leader or School District Leader certification (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- Starts at $141,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 403B matching
- Parental leave
About the Company
- Democracy Prep Public Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools.
- Mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars for success in college and active citizenship.
- Guided by the belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels regardless of background.
Equal Opportunity
- Democracy Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected basis.