Principal - Taft Information Technology High School

Taft Information Technology High School Principal

Position Description

About Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves nearly 38000 students in 66 schools across a 90squaremile district in Southwest Ohio. As the topperforming large urban district in Ohio CPS ranks in the top 2 percent statewide for student learning and growth offering families highquality school options.

Our districts innovative approach investment in caring educators and strong community partnerships have led to unprecedented academic success ensuring students from preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate ready for life in the 21st century.

Vision: CPS ensures equitable access to worldclass education unlocking every students potential.

Mission: We educate all students with rigor and care fostering engaged citizens prepared for life.

Who We Seek: CPS seeks passionate innovative and culturally competent professionals dedicated to positively impacting our students and families. If youre committed to excellence and want to make a difference we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview

As a Principal at Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) you will be a visionary leader committed to driving student achievement fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment and building strong community partnerships. You will lead the development and execution of school programs instructional excellence and staff collaboration ensuring every student has access to a highquality education. With a focus on continuous improvement and culturally responsive practices you will inspire and support teachers and staff in creating a thriving safe and academically rigorous school community. As the leader of a career technical high school you will also ensure the integration of academic rigor with careerfocused handson learning opportunities preparing students for both postsecondary education and the workforce.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Vision

• Lead the development and implementation of a shared mission vision and core values that align with CPS and the community.
• Establish and prioritize school goals in alignment with district priorities student needs and staff development.
• Facilitate collaborative leadership and datadriven decisionmaking to improve student outcomes and teaching effectiveness.
• Foster a positive inclusive school climate that promotes equity safety and a sense of belonging for all students.

Instructional Excellence & Professional Development

• Supervise and evaluate instructional programs to ensure high standards and student achievement across all demographics.
• Lead staff development focused on evidencebased practices and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Drive the implementation and improvement of school curricula ensuring alignment with district standards and student needs.

• Mentor and guide teachers providing feedback and support to promote professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Culture Equity & Community Engagement

• Promote a culture of equity and inclusiveness through culturally responsive policies and practices.
• Develop and sustain strong partnerships with families community leaders and local organizations to support school initiatives.
• Utilize the school as a hub to address community needs and foster a positive relationship between the school and the wider community.
• Engage in conflict resolution collaborative communication and building strong relationships with students staff and stakeholders.

Operational Management & Resources

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of school facilities ensuring a safe orderly and wellmaintained learning environment.
• Collaborate in budget planning and resource allocation to meet school needs ensuring fiscal responsibility and timely reporting.
• Supervise the hiring training and performance evaluation of diverse and culturally competent staff.
• Ensure effective implementation of extracurricular activities that enhance student growth and school culture.

Accountability & DecisionMaking

• Demonstrate sound judgment in decisionmaking processes taking responsibility for outcomes and accountability for school performance.
• Align school operations with Board policies district regulations and community expectations.
• Represent the school in external partnerships and business initiatives to enhance school visibility and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters Degree in Educational Leadership Administration or a related field.
• Licensure: Valid Ohio Principals License.

• Minimum of 35 years of classroom teaching and/or administrative experience.
• At least three years of schoolbased administrative experience (Principal or Assistant Principal preferred).

• Strong understanding of Ohio Principal Standards including student achievement leadership datadriven decisionmaking communication and cultural responsiveness.
• Expertise in curriculum development instructional practices and programs for diverse learners including students with disabilities and ESL ability to build a positive inclusive and culturally responsive school environment.
• Expertise in Career Technical Education programming workforce readiness marketing integration with academics CTE budgeting staffing and licensure requirements.
• Effective communication collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Salary and Benefits

• Contract Type: Principal
• Salary Range: $114906.96 $136532.61 commensurate with experience per the CAAS Agreement
• Principals will be placed at a level equal to their years of leadership as principals and other salary differentials if applicable.

Required Experience:

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